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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,995.40, 991,493.10 and 162,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,995.40, 991,493.10 and 162,359.40 is: 243,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,995.40 : 991,493.10 = 162,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,995.40/991,493.10 = 162,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,995.40x = 991,493.10 × 162,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,995.40x = 160,978,224,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,978,224,820.14/660,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,539.10

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