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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,182.77, 558,274.16 and 161,820.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,182.77, 558,274.16 and 161,820.73 is: 242,731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,182.77 : 558,274.16 = 161,820.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,182.77/558,274.16 = 161,820.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,182.77x = 558,274.16 × 161,820.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,182.77x = 90,340,332,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,340,332,111.34/372,182.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,731.10

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