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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,674.80, 268,993.80 and 161,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,674.80, 268,993.80 and 161,012.40 is: 241,054.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,674.80 : 268,993.80 = 161,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,674.80/268,993.80 = 161,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,674.80x = 268,993.80 × 161,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,674.80x = 43,311,337,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,311,337,323.12/179,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,054.04

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