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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,368.90, 990,553.35 and 161,732.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,368.90, 990,553.35 and 161,732.90 is: 242,599.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,368.90 : 990,553.35 = 161,732.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,368.90/990,553.35 = 161,732.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,368.90x = 990,553.35 × 161,732.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,368.90x = 160,205,065,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,205,065,900.22/660,368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,599.35

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