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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,367.52, 990,553.70 and 161,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,367.52, 990,553.70 and 161,731.52 is: 242,597.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,367.52 : 990,553.70 = 161,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,367.52/990,553.70 = 161,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,367.52x = 990,553.70 × 161,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,367.52x = 160,203,755,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,203,755,542.62/660,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,597.87

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