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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,650.89, 692,515.98 and 162,105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,650.89, 692,515.98 and 162,105.72 is: 243,172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,650.89 : 692,515.98 = 162,105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,650.89/692,515.98 = 162,105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,650.89x = 692,515.98 × 162,105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,650.89x = 112,260,801,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,260,801,549.41/461,650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,172.50

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