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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,436.74, 1,001,144.50 and 162,001.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,436.74, 1,001,144.50 and 162,001.90 is: 243,000.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,436.74 : 1,001,144.50 = 162,001.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,436.74/1,001,144.50 = 162,001.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,436.74x = 1,001,144.50 × 162,001.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,436.74x = 162,187,311,174.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,187,311,174.55/667,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,000.27

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