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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,050.89, 663,076.32 and 161,568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,050.89, 663,076.32 and 161,568.14 is: 242,352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,050.89 : 663,076.32 = 161,568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,050.89/663,076.32 = 161,568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,050.89x = 663,076.32 × 161,568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,050.89x = 107,132,007,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,132,007,700.45/442,050.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,352.20

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