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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,260.68, 663,183.54 and 161,581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,260.68, 663,183.54 and 161,581.64 is: 242,296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,260.68 : 663,183.54 = 161,581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,260.68/663,183.54 = 161,581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,260.68x = 663,183.54 × 161,581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,260.68x = 107,158,284,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,158,284,014.21/442,260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,296.66

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