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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,340.05, 266,010.08 and 161,010.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,340.05, 266,010.08 and 161,010.45 is: 241,515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,340.05 : 266,010.08 = 161,010.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,340.05/266,010.08 = 161,010.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,340.05x = 266,010.08 × 161,010.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,340.05x = 42,830,401,880.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,830,401,880.28/177,340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,515.68

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