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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,026.55, 241,171.95 and 76,845.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,026.55, 241,171.95 and 76,845.83 is: 115,093.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,026.55 : 241,171.95 = 76,845.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,026.55/241,171.95 = 76,845.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,026.55x = 241,171.95 × 76,845.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,026.55x = 18,533,058,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,533,058,670.47/161,026.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,093.19

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