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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,245.06, 562,697.69 and 161,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,245.06, 562,697.69 and 161,912.32 is: 242,795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,245.06 : 562,697.69 = 161,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,245.06/562,697.69 = 161,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,245.06x = 562,697.69 × 161,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,245.06x = 91,107,686,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,107,686,230.24/375,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,795.17

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