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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,148.40, 663,271.20 and 161,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,148.40, 663,271.20 and 161,726.40 is: 242,607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,148.40 : 663,271.20 = 161,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,148.40/663,271.20 = 161,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,148.40x = 663,271.20 × 161,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,148.40x = 107,268,463,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,268,463,399.68/442,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,607.38

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