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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,049.94, 558,062.55 and 161,688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,049.94, 558,062.55 and 161,688.08 is: 242,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,049.94 : 558,062.55 = 161,688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,049.94/558,062.55 = 161,688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,049.94x = 558,062.55 × 161,688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,049.94x = 90,232,062,229.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,232,062,229.40/372,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,526.75

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