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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,737.91, 691,418.27 and 161,221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,737.91, 691,418.27 and 161,221.08 is: 241,940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,737.91 : 691,418.27 = 161,221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,737.91/691,418.27 = 161,221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,737.91x = 691,418.27 × 161,221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,737.91x = 111,471,200,221.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,471,200,221.13/460,737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,940.59

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