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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,272.40, 542,215.80 and 161,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,272.40, 542,215.80 and 161,899.60 is: 242,987.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,272.40 : 542,215.80 = 161,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,272.40/542,215.80 = 161,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,272.40x = 542,215.80 × 161,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,272.40x = 87,784,521,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,784,521,133.68/361,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,987.07

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