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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,150.74, 691,824.59 and 161,649.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,150.74, 691,824.59 and 161,649.59 is: 242,508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,150.74 : 691,824.59 = 161,649.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,150.74/691,824.59 = 161,649.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,150.74x = 691,824.59 × 161,649.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,150.74x = 111,833,160,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,833,160,517.17/461,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,508.91

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