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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,380.24, 641,217.78 and 161,216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,380.24, 641,217.78 and 161,216.94 is: 241,881.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,380.24 : 641,217.78 = 161,216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,380.24/641,217.78 = 161,216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,380.24x = 641,217.78 × 161,216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,380.24x = 103,375,168,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,375,168,365.19/427,380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,881.02

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