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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,258.91, 692,196.17 and 161,739.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,258.91, 692,196.17 and 161,739.27 is: 242,716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,258.91 : 692,196.17 = 161,739.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,258.91/692,196.17 = 161,739.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,258.91x = 692,196.17 × 161,739.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,258.91x = 111,955,302,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,955,302,423.90/461,258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,716.83

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