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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,028.96, 558,246 and 161,666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,028.96, 558,246 and 161,666.08 is: 242,587.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,028.96 : 558,246 = 161,666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,028.96/558,246 = 161,666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,028.96x = 558,246 × 161,666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,028.96x = 90,249,442,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,249,442,495.68/372,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,587.14

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