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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,462, 1,037,193 and 166,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,462, 1,037,193 and 166,150 is: 249,225

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,462 : 1,037,193 = 166,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,462/1,037,193 = 166,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,462x = 1,037,193 × 166,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,462x = 172,329,616,950
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,329,616,950/691,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,225

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