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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,148.99, 691,821.96 and 161,647.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,148.99, 691,821.96 and 161,647.84 is: 242,506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,148.99 : 691,821.96 = 161,647.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,148.99/691,821.96 = 161,647.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,148.99x = 691,821.96 × 161,647.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,148.99x = 111,831,525,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,831,525,498.57/461,148.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,506.28

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