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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,934.56, 907,332.72 and 161,737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,934.56, 907,332.72 and 161,737.12 is: 242,587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,934.56 : 907,332.72 = 161,737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,934.56/907,332.72 = 161,737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,934.56x = 907,332.72 × 161,737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,934.56x = 146,749,381,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,749,381,014.57/604,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,587.20

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