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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,009.20, 241,513.80 and 119,537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,009.20, 241,513.80 and 119,537.20 is: 179,305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,009.20 : 241,513.80 = 119,537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,009.20/241,513.80 = 119,537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,009.20x = 241,513.80 × 119,537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,009.20x = 28,869,883,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,869,883,413.36/161,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,305.80

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