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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,053.27, 374,744.43 and 161,261.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,053.27, 374,744.43 and 161,261.07 is: 241,675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,053.27 : 374,744.43 = 161,261.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,053.27/374,744.43 = 161,261.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,053.27x = 374,744.43 × 161,261.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,053.27x = 60,431,687,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,431,687,758.34/250,053.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,675.25

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