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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,169.32, 241,753.98 and 50,361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,169.32, 241,753.98 and 50,361.32 is: 75,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,169.32 : 241,753.98 = 50,361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,169.32/241,753.98 = 50,361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,169.32x = 241,753.98 × 50,361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,169.32x = 12,175,049,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,175,049,548.05/161,169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,541.98

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