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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,042.80, 663,064.20 and 161,761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,042.80, 663,064.20 and 161,761.20 is: 242,641.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,042.80 : 663,064.20 = 161,761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,042.80/663,064.20 = 161,761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,042.80x = 663,064.20 × 161,761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,042.80x = 107,258,060,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,258,060,669.04/442,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,641.80

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