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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,391.74, 350,410.05 and 161,175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,391.74, 350,410.05 and 161,175.24 is: 241,985.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,391.74 : 350,410.05 = 161,175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,391.74/350,410.05 = 161,175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,391.74x = 350,410.05 × 161,175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,391.74x = 56,477,423,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,477,423,907.16/233,391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,985.54

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