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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,009.30, 991,513.95 and 162,373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,009.30, 991,513.95 and 162,373.30 is: 243,559.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,009.30 : 991,513.95 = 162,373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,009.30/991,513.95 = 162,373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,009.30x = 991,513.95 × 162,373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,009.30x = 160,995,388,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,995,388,969.85/661,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,559.95

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