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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,178.79, 558,268.17 and 161,816.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,178.79, 558,268.17 and 161,816.72 is: 242,725.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,178.79 : 558,268.17 = 161,816.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,178.79/558,268.17 = 161,816.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,178.79x = 558,268.17 × 161,816.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,178.79x = 90,337,121,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,337,121,358.46/372,178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,725.07

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