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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,184.25, 562,606.08 and 161,851.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,184.25, 562,606.08 and 161,851.28 is: 242,703.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,184.25 : 562,606.08 = 161,851.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,184.25/562,606.08 = 161,851.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,184.25x = 562,606.08 × 161,851.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,184.25x = 91,058,514,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,058,514,383.68/375,184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,703.46

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