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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,031.60, 663,306.60 and 161,577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,031.60, 663,306.60 and 161,577.20 is: 242,460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,031.60 : 663,306.60 = 161,577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,031.60/663,306.60 = 161,577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,031.60x = 663,306.60 × 161,577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,031.60x = 107,175,223,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,175,223,169.52/442,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,460.55

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