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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,216.40, 430,824.60 and 161,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,216.40, 430,824.60 and 161,245.20 is: 241,867.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,216.40 : 430,824.60 = 161,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,216.40/430,824.60 = 161,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,216.40x = 430,824.60 × 161,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,216.40x = 69,468,398,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,468,398,791.92/287,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,867.80

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