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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,043.47, 562,593.90 and 161,816.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,043.47, 562,593.90 and 161,816.43 is: 242,737.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,043.47 : 562,593.90 = 161,816.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,043.47/562,593.90 = 161,816.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,043.47x = 562,593.90 × 161,816.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,043.47x = 91,036,939,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,036,939,154.32/375,043.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,737.04

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