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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,008.80, 663,013.20 and 161,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,008.80, 663,013.20 and 161,727.20 is: 242,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,008.80 : 663,013.20 = 161,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,008.80/663,013.20 = 161,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,008.80x = 663,013.20 × 161,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,008.80x = 107,227,268,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,227,268,399.04/442,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,590.80

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