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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,720.08, 663,685.65 and 162,171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,720.08, 663,685.65 and 162,171.72 is: 243,113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,720.08 : 663,685.65 = 162,171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,720.08/663,685.65 = 162,171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,720.08x = 663,685.65 × 162,171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,720.08x = 107,631,043,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,631,043,399.82/442,720.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,113.08

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