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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,053.16, 558,067.23 and 161,691.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,053.16, 558,067.23 and 161,691.09 is: 242,531.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,053.16 : 558,067.23 = 161,691.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,053.16/558,067.23 = 161,691.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,053.16x = 558,067.23 × 161,691.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,053.16x = 90,234,498,711.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,234,498,711.98/372,053.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,531.20

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