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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,047.13, 558,058.26 and 161,685.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,047.13, 558,058.26 and 161,685.09 is: 242,522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,047.13 : 558,058.26 = 161,685.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,047.13/558,058.26 = 161,685.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,047.13x = 558,058.26 × 161,685.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,047.13x = 90,229,699,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,229,699,993.34/372,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,522.23

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