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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,995.49, 263,555.83 and 161,063.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,995.49, 263,555.83 and 161,063.74 is: 241,195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,995.49 : 263,555.83 = 161,063.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,995.49/263,555.83 = 161,063.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,995.49x = 263,555.83 × 161,063.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,995.49x = 42,449,287,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,449,287,275.94/175,995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,195.31

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