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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,511.68, 663,560.16 and 161,832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,511.68, 663,560.16 and 161,832.64 is: 242,673.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,511.68 : 663,560.16 = 161,832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,511.68/663,560.16 = 161,832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,511.68x = 663,560.16 × 161,832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,511.68x = 107,385,692,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,385,692,491.62/442,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,673.13

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