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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,252.60, 991,878.90 and 162,616.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,252.60, 991,878.90 and 162,616.60 is: 243,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,252.60 : 991,878.90 = 162,616.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,252.60/991,878.90 = 162,616.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,252.60x = 991,878.90 × 162,616.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,252.60x = 161,295,974,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,295,974,329.74/661,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,924.90

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