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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,215.55, 640,446.19 and 161,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,215.55, 640,446.19 and 161,162.90 is: 241,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,215.55 : 640,446.19 = 161,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,215.55/640,446.19 = 161,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,215.55x = 640,446.19 × 161,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,215.55x = 103,216,164,977.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,216,164,977.43/427,215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,602.08

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