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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,761, 557,327.94 and 161,240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,761, 557,327.94 and 161,240.36 is: 241,724.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,761 : 557,327.94 = 161,240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,761/557,327.94 = 161,240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,761x = 557,327.94 × 161,240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,761x = 89,863,757,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,863,757,683.66/371,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,724.54

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