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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,023.20, 241,534.80 and 146,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,023.20, 241,534.80 and 146,248.80 is: 219,373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,023.20 : 241,534.80 = 146,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,023.20/241,534.80 = 146,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,023.20x = 241,534.80 × 146,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,023.20x = 35,324,174,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,324,174,658.24/161,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,373.20

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