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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,050.44, 558,063.30 and 161,688.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,050.44, 558,063.30 and 161,688.58 is: 242,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,050.44 : 558,063.30 = 161,688.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,050.44/558,063.30 = 161,688.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,050.44x = 558,063.30 × 161,688.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,050.44x = 90,232,462,527.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,232,462,527.11/372,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,527.50

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