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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,011.70, 241,517.55 and 82,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,011.70, 241,517.55 and 82,279.70 is: 123,419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,011.70 : 241,517.55 = 82,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,011.70/241,517.55 = 82,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,011.70x = 241,517.55 × 82,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,011.70x = 19,871,991,558.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,871,991,558.74/161,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,419.55

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