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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,273.18, 640,908.96 and 161,093.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,273.18, 640,908.96 and 161,093.41 is: 241,639.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,273.18 : 640,908.96 = 161,093.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,273.18/640,908.96 = 161,093.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,273.18x = 640,908.96 × 161,093.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,273.18x = 103,246,209,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,246,209,865.95/427,273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,639.81

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