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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,055.06, 241,214.53 and 76,874.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,055.06, 241,214.53 and 76,874.31 is: 115,135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,055.06 : 241,214.53 = 76,874.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,055.06/241,214.53 = 76,874.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,055.06x = 241,214.53 × 76,874.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,055.06x = 18,543,200,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,543,200,555.72/161,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,135.78

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