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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,002.98, 241,190.31 and 105,430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,002.98, 241,190.31 and 105,430.50 is: 157,940.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,002.98 : 241,190.31 = 105,430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,002.98/241,190.31 = 105,430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,002.98x = 241,190.31 × 105,430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,002.98x = 25,428,814,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,428,814,978.46/161,002.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,940.03

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