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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,930.43, 268,440.82 and 161,995.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,930.43, 268,440.82 and 161,995.41 is: 241,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,930.43 : 268,440.82 = 161,995.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,930.43/268,440.82 = 161,995.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,930.43x = 268,440.82 × 161,995.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,930.43x = 43,486,180,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,486,180,291.65/179,930.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,683.30

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