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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,251.07, 562,706.67 and 161,918.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,251.07, 562,706.67 and 161,918.31 is: 242,804.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,251.07 : 562,706.67 = 161,918.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,251.07/562,706.67 = 161,918.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,251.07x = 562,706.67 × 161,918.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,251.07x = 91,112,513,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,112,513,032.13/375,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,804.14

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