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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,342.70, 990,514.05 and 161,706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,342.70, 990,514.05 and 161,706.70 is: 242,560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,342.70 : 990,514.05 = 161,706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,342.70/990,514.05 = 161,706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,342.70x = 990,514.05 × 161,706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,342.70x = 160,172,758,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,172,758,329.14/660,342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,560.05

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