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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,261.80, 663,392.70 and 161,807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,261.80, 663,392.70 and 161,807.40 is: 242,711.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,261.80 : 663,392.70 = 161,807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,261.80/663,392.70 = 161,807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,261.80x = 663,392.70 × 161,807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,261.80x = 107,341,847,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,341,847,965.98/442,261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,711.10

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