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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,859.12, 991,289.67 and 162,223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,859.12, 991,289.67 and 162,223.12 is: 243,334.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,859.12 : 991,289.67 = 162,223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,859.12/991,289.67 = 162,223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,859.12x = 991,289.67 × 162,223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,859.12x = 160,810,103,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,810,103,091.17/660,859.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,334.92

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