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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,359.30, 260,038.95 and 161,695.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,359.30, 260,038.95 and 161,695.30 is: 242,542.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,359.30 : 260,038.95 = 161,695.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,359.30/260,038.95 = 161,695.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,359.30x = 260,038.95 × 161,695.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,359.30x = 42,047,076,031.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047,076,031.94/173,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,542.95

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