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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,213.74, 263,137.53 and 161,148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,213.74, 263,137.53 and 161,148.54 is: 242,014.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,213.74 : 263,137.53 = 161,148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,213.74/263,137.53 = 161,148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,213.74x = 263,137.53 × 161,148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,213.74x = 42,404,228,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404,228,778.71/175,213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,014.29

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