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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,002.74, 241,504.95 and 94,396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,002.74, 241,504.95 and 94,396.17 is: 141,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,002.74 : 241,504.95 = 94,396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,002.74/241,504.95 = 94,396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,002.74x = 241,504.95 × 94,396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,002.74x = 22,797,142,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,142,316.04/161,002.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,594.75

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