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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,149.64, 541,945.89 and 161,638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,149.64, 541,945.89 and 161,638.74 is: 242,557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,149.64 : 541,945.89 = 161,638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,149.64/541,945.89 = 161,638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,149.64x = 541,945.89 × 161,638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,149.64x = 87,599,450,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,599,450,807.78/361,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,557.22

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