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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,995.43, 263,555.73 and 161,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,995.43, 263,555.73 and 161,063.68 is: 241,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,995.43 : 263,555.73 = 161,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,995.43/263,555.73 = 161,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,995.43x = 263,555.73 × 161,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,995.43x = 42,449,255,703.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,449,255,703.99/175,995.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,195.22

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