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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,991.90, 663,036.45 and 161,569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,991.90, 663,036.45 and 161,569.90 is: 242,372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,991.90 : 663,036.45 = 161,569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,991.90/663,036.45 = 161,569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,991.90x = 663,036.45 × 161,569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,991.90x = 107,126,732,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,126,732,922.86/441,991.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,372.62

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