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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,046.65, 558,057.49 and 161,684.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,046.65, 558,057.49 and 161,684.58 is: 242,521.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,046.65 : 558,057.49 = 161,684.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,046.65/558,057.49 = 161,684.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,046.65x = 558,057.49 × 161,684.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,046.65x = 90,229,290,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,229,290,886.50/372,046.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,521.44

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