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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,983.59, 243,013.25 and 55,368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,983.59, 243,013.25 and 55,368.36 is: 83,065.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,983.59 : 243,013.25 = 55,368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,983.59/243,013.25 = 55,368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,983.59x = 243,013.25 × 55,368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,983.59x = 13,455,245,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,455,245,137.69/161,983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,065.48

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