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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,364.52, 990,549.20 and 161,728.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,364.52, 990,549.20 and 161,728.52 is: 242,593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,364.52 : 990,549.20 = 161,728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,364.52/990,549.20 = 161,728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,364.52x = 990,549.20 × 161,728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,364.52x = 160,200,056,103.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,200,056,103.18/660,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,593.37

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