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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,456.60, 663,944.10 and 162,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,456.60, 663,944.10 and 162,002.20 is: 243,098.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,456.60 : 663,944.10 = 162,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,456.60/663,944.10 = 162,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,456.60x = 663,944.10 × 162,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,456.60x = 107,560,404,877.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,560,404,877.02/442,456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,098.20

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