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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,027.18, 241,581.51 and 113,734.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,027.18, 241,581.51 and 113,734.62 is: 170,630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,027.18 : 241,581.51 = 113,734.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,027.18/241,581.51 = 113,734.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,027.18x = 241,581.51 × 113,734.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,027.18x = 27,476,181,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,476,181,238.88/161,027.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,630.71

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