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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,973.26, 243,030.06 and 87,005.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,973.26, 243,030.06 and 87,005.94 is: 130,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,973.26 : 243,030.06 = 87,005.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,973.26/243,030.06 = 87,005.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,973.26x = 243,030.06 × 87,005.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,973.26x = 21,145,058,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,145,058,818.56/161,973.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,546.60

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