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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,460.50, 1,037,190.75 and 166,148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,460.50, 1,037,190.75 and 166,148.50 is: 249,222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,460.50 : 1,037,190.75 = 166,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,460.50/1,037,190.75 = 166,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,460.50x = 1,037,190.75 × 166,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,460.50x = 172,327,687,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,327,687,326.38/691,460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,222.75

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