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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,531.96, 640,802.22 and 161,121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,531.96, 640,802.22 and 161,121.88 is: 241,496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,531.96 : 640,802.22 = 161,121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,531.96/640,802.22 = 161,121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,531.96x = 640,802.22 × 161,121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,531.96x = 103,247,258,394.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,247,258,394.57/427,531.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,496.00

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