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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,097.79, 355,283.10 and 161,099.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,097.79, 355,283.10 and 161,099.54 is: 241,402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,097.79 : 355,283.10 = 161,099.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,097.79/355,283.10 = 161,099.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,097.79x = 355,283.10 × 161,099.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,097.79x = 57,235,942,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,235,942,203.36/237,097.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,402.26

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