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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,872.90, 262,309.35 and 161,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,872.90, 262,309.35 and 161,094.80 is: 241,642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,872.90 : 262,309.35 = 161,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,872.90/262,309.35 = 161,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,872.90x = 262,309.35 × 161,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,872.90x = 42,256,672,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,256,672,276.38/174,872.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,642.20

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