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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,936.30, 691,717.02 and 161,419.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,936.30, 691,717.02 and 161,419.36 is: 242,238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,936.30 : 691,717.02 = 161,419.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,936.30/691,717.02 = 161,419.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,936.30x = 691,717.02 × 161,419.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,936.30x = 111,656,518,669.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,656,518,669.51/460,936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,238.50

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