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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,010.70, 241,516.05 and 119,538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,010.70, 241,516.05 and 119,538.70 is: 179,308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,010.70 : 241,516.05 = 119,538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,010.70/241,516.05 = 119,538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,010.70x = 241,516.05 × 119,538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,010.70x = 28,870,514,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,870,514,646.14/161,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,308.05

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