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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,048.30, 408,072.45 and 161,456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,048.30, 408,072.45 and 161,456.30 is: 242,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,048.30 : 408,072.45 = 161,456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,048.30/408,072.45 = 161,456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,048.30x = 408,072.45 × 161,456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,048.30x = 65,885,867,908.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,885,867,908.94/272,048.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,184.45

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