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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,246.56, 562,699.93 and 161,913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,246.56, 562,699.93 and 161,913.82 is: 242,797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,246.56 : 562,699.93 = 161,913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,246.56/562,699.93 = 161,913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,246.56x = 562,699.93 × 161,913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,246.56x = 91,108,895,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,108,895,180.03/375,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,797.42

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