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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,094.12, 691,952.01 and 161,577.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,094.12, 691,952.01 and 161,577.39 is: 242,475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,094.12 : 691,952.01 = 161,577.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,094.12/691,952.01 = 161,577.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,094.12x = 691,952.01 × 161,577.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,094.12x = 111,803,799,781.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,803,799,781.05/461,094.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,475.01

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