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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,084.16, 558,113.58 and 161,722.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,084.16, 558,113.58 and 161,722.12 is: 242,577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,084.16 : 558,113.58 = 161,722.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,084.16/558,113.58 = 161,722.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,084.16x = 558,113.58 × 161,722.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,084.16x = 90,259,311,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,259,311,358.39/372,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,577.68

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