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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,005.22, 241,682.80 and 136,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,005.22, 241,682.80 and 136,160.90 is: 204,389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,005.22 : 241,682.80 = 136,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,005.22/241,682.80 = 136,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,005.22x = 241,682.80 × 136,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,005.22x = 32,907,747,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,907,747,562.52/161,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,389.32

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