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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,257.80, 663,386.70 and 161,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,257.80, 663,386.70 and 161,803.40 is: 242,705.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,257.80 : 663,386.70 = 161,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,257.80/663,386.70 = 161,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,257.80x = 663,386.70 × 161,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,257.80x = 107,338,223,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,338,223,574.78/442,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,705.10

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