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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,048.44, 558,060.30 and 161,686.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,048.44, 558,060.30 and 161,686.58 is: 242,524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,048.44 : 558,060.30 = 161,686.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,048.44/558,060.30 = 161,686.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,048.44x = 558,060.30 × 161,686.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,048.44x = 90,230,858,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,230,858,550.47/372,048.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,524.49

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