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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,675.61, 545,259.88 and 161,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,675.61, 545,259.88 and 161,161.44 is: 241,629.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,675.61 : 545,259.88 = 161,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,675.61/545,259.88 = 161,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,675.61x = 545,259.88 × 161,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,675.61x = 87,874,867,435.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,874,867,435.03/363,675.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,629.81

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