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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,254.40, 542,188.80 and 161,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,254.40, 542,188.80 and 161,881.60 is: 242,960.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,254.40 : 542,188.80 = 161,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,254.40/542,188.80 = 161,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,254.40x = 542,188.80 × 161,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,254.40x = 87,770,390,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,770,390,446.08/361,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,960.06

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