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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,818.08, 557,627.49 and 161,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,818.08, 557,627.49 and 161,406 is: 242,065.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,818.08 : 557,627.49 = 161,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,818.08/557,627.49 = 161,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,818.08x = 557,627.49 × 161,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,818.08x = 90,004,422,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,004,422,650.94/371,818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,065.75

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