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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,082.74, 355,260.51 and 161,084.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,082.74, 355,260.51 and 161,084.49 is: 241,379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,082.74 : 355,260.51 = 161,084.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,082.74/355,260.51 = 161,084.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,082.74x = 355,260.51 × 161,084.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,082.74x = 57,226,958,070.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,226,958,070.49/237,082.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,379.69

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