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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,169.98, 241,754.92 and 50,361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,169.98, 241,754.92 and 50,361.98 is: 75,542.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,169.98 : 241,754.92 = 50,361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,169.98/241,754.92 = 50,361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,169.98x = 241,754.92 × 50,361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,169.98x = 12,175,255,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,175,255,111.26/161,169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,542.95

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