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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,230.60, 663,200.10 and 161,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,230.60, 663,200.10 and 161,711.40 is: 242,513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,230.60 : 663,200.10 = 161,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,230.60/663,200.10 = 161,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,230.60x = 663,200.10 × 161,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,230.60x = 107,247,016,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,247,016,651.14/442,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,513.79

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