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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,129.90, 663,243.45 and 161,707.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,129.90, 663,243.45 and 161,707.90 is: 242,579.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,129.90 : 663,243.45 = 161,707.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,129.90/663,243.45 = 161,707.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,129.90x = 663,243.45 × 161,707.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,129.90x = 107,251,705,488.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,251,705,488.26/442,129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,579.63

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