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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,182.49, 999,265.10 and 160,739.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,182.49, 999,265.10 and 160,739.21 is: 241,106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,182.49 : 999,265.10 = 160,739.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,182.49/999,265.10 = 160,739.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,182.49x = 999,265.10 × 160,739.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,182.49x = 160,621,076,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,621,076,954.55/666,182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,106.72

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