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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,211.16, 621,552.72 and 161,458.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,211.16, 621,552.72 and 161,458.76 is: 242,280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,211.16 : 621,552.72 = 161,458.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,211.16/621,552.72 = 161,458.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,211.16x = 621,552.72 × 161,458.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,211.16x = 100,355,131,445.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,355,131,445.83/414,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,280.12

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