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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,759.24, 692,708.10 and 162,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,759.24, 692,708.10 and 162,187 is: 243,304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,759.24 : 692,708.10 = 162,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,759.24/692,708.10 = 162,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,759.24x = 692,708.10 × 162,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,759.24x = 112,348,248,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,348,248,614.70/461,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,304.82

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