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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,865.20, 664,297.80 and 162,491.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,865.20, 664,297.80 and 162,491.80 is: 243,737.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,865.20 : 664,297.80 = 162,491.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,865.20/664,297.80 = 162,491.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,865.20x = 664,297.80 × 162,491.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,865.20x = 107,942,945,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,942,945,258.04/442,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,737.70

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