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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,722.58, 663,689.40 and 162,174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,722.58, 663,689.40 and 162,174.22 is: 243,116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,722.58 : 663,689.40 = 162,174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,722.58/663,689.40 = 162,174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,722.58x = 663,689.40 × 162,174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,722.58x = 107,633,310,767.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,633,310,767.27/442,722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,116.83

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