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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,627.60, 383,441.40 and 161,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,627.60, 383,441.40 and 161,149.20 is: 241,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,627.60 : 383,441.40 = 161,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,627.60/383,441.40 = 161,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,627.60x = 383,441.40 × 161,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,627.60x = 61,791,274,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,791,274,856.88/255,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,723.80

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