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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,007.48, 382,161.30 and 161,345.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,007.48, 382,161.30 and 161,345.56 is: 241,796.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,007.48 : 382,161.30 = 161,345.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,007.48/382,161.30 = 161,345.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,007.48x = 382,161.30 × 161,345.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,007.48x = 61,660,028,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,660,028,958.83/255,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,796.94

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