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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,994.87, 263,554.89 and 161,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,994.87, 263,554.89 and 161,063.12 is: 241,194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,994.87 : 263,554.89 = 161,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,994.87/263,554.89 = 161,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,994.87x = 263,554.89 × 161,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,994.87x = 42,448,971,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,448,971,556.88/175,994.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,194.38

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