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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,766, 557,335.44 and 161,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,766, 557,335.44 and 161,245.36 is: 241,732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,766 : 557,335.44 = 161,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,766/557,335.44 = 161,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,766x = 557,335.44 × 161,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,766x = 89,867,753,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,867,753,663.56/371,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,732.04

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