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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,005.52, 663,107.32 and 161,515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,005.52, 663,107.32 and 161,515.60 is: 242,309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,005.52 : 663,107.32 = 161,515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,005.52/663,107.32 = 161,515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,005.52x = 663,107.32 × 161,515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,005.52x = 107,102,176,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,102,176,654.19/442,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,309.59

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