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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,188.79, 999,273.93 and 160,745.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,188.79, 999,273.93 and 160,745.55 is: 241,116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,188.79 : 999,273.93 = 160,745.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,188.79/999,273.93 = 160,745.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,188.79x = 999,273.93 × 160,745.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,188.79x = 160,628,837,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,628,837,478.51/666,188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,116.09

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