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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,214.80, 558,149.40 and 161,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,214.80, 558,149.40 and 161,744.40 is: 242,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,214.80 : 558,149.40 = 161,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,214.80/558,149.40 = 161,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,214.80x = 558,149.40 × 161,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,214.80x = 90,277,539,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,277,539,813.36/372,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,541.51

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