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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,994.80, 662,992.20 and 161,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,994.80, 662,992.20 and 161,713.20 is: 242,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,994.80 : 662,992.20 = 161,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,994.80/662,992.20 = 161,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,994.80x = 662,992.20 × 161,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,994.80x = 107,214,590,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,214,590,237.04/441,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,569.80

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