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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,054.16, 558,068.73 and 161,692.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,054.16, 558,068.73 and 161,692.12 is: 242,532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,054.16 : 558,068.73 = 161,692.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,054.16/558,068.73 = 161,692.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,054.16x = 558,068.73 × 161,692.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,054.16x = 90,235,316,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,235,316,059.41/372,054.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,532.74

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