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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,512.68, 663,561.66 and 161,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,512.68, 663,561.66 and 161,833.64 is: 242,674.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,512.68 : 663,561.66 = 161,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,512.68/663,561.66 = 161,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,512.68x = 663,561.66 × 161,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,512.68x = 107,386,598,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,386,598,802.24/442,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,674.63

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