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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,135.40, 663,251.70 and 161,713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,135.40, 663,251.70 and 161,713.40 is: 242,587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,135.40 : 663,251.70 = 161,713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,135.40/663,251.70 = 161,713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,135.40x = 663,251.70 × 161,713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,135.40x = 107,256,687,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,256,687,462.78/442,135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,587.88

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