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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,010.20, 241,515.30 and 119,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,010.20, 241,515.30 and 119,538.20 is: 179,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,010.20 : 241,515.30 = 119,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,010.20/241,515.30 = 119,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,010.20x = 241,515.30 × 119,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,010.20x = 28,870,304,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,870,304,234.46/161,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,307.30

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