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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,620.72, 663,930.72 and 162,159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,620.72, 663,930.72 and 162,159.84 is: 243,239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,620.72 : 663,930.72 = 162,159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,620.72/663,930.72 = 162,159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,620.72x = 663,930.72 × 162,159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,620.72x = 107,662,899,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,662,899,326.29/442,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,239.63

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