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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,546.63, 444,955.50 and 161,408.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,546.63, 444,955.50 and 161,408.26 is: 242,186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,546.63 : 444,955.50 = 161,408.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,546.63/444,955.50 = 161,408.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,546.63x = 444,955.50 × 161,408.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,546.63x = 71,819,492,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,819,492,072.72/296,546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,186.17

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