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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,054.77, 374,746.68 and 161,262.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,054.77, 374,746.68 and 161,262.57 is: 241,677.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,054.77 : 374,746.68 = 161,262.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,054.77/374,746.68 = 161,262.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,054.77x = 374,746.68 × 161,262.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,054.77x = 60,432,612,715.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,432,612,715.77/250,054.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,677.50

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