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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,055.16, 558,070.22 and 161,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,055.16, 558,070.22 and 161,693.12 is: 242,534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,055.16 : 558,070.22 = 161,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,055.16/558,070.22 = 161,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,055.16x = 558,070.22 × 161,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,055.16x = 90,236,115,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,236,115,050.89/372,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,534.24

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