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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,367.49, 641,198.66 and 161,204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,367.49, 641,198.66 and 161,204.19 is: 241,861.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,367.49 : 641,198.66 = 161,204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,367.49/641,198.66 = 161,204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,367.49x = 641,198.66 × 161,204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,367.49x = 103,363,909,808.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,363,909,808.36/427,367.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,861.89

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