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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,023.90, 541,732.59 and 161,336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,023.90, 541,732.59 and 161,336.22 is: 242,092.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,023.90 : 541,732.59 = 161,336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,023.90/541,732.59 = 161,336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,023.90x = 541,732.59 × 161,336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,023.90x = 87,401,088,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,401,088,321.41/361,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,092.25

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