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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,401.20, 561,674.70 and 161,168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,401.20, 561,674.70 and 161,168.70 is: 241,784.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,401.20 : 561,674.70 = 161,168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,401.20/561,674.70 = 161,168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,401.20x = 561,674.70 × 161,168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,401.20x = 90,524,381,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,524,381,221.89/374,401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,784.43

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