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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,007.48, 241,554.96 and 114,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,007.48, 241,554.96 and 114,555.60 is: 171,864.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,007.48 : 241,554.96 = 114,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,007.48/241,554.96 = 114,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,007.48x = 241,554.96 × 114,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,007.48x = 27,671,473,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,671,473,375.78/161,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,864.52

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