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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,639.91, 545,085.60 and 161,331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,639.91, 545,085.60 and 161,331.29 is: 241,830.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,639.91 : 545,085.60 = 161,331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,639.91/545,085.60 = 161,331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,639.91x = 545,085.60 × 161,331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,639.91x = 87,939,364,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,939,364,976.13/363,639.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,830.89

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