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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,027.43, 241,278.68 and 127,566.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,027.43, 241,278.68 and 127,566.33 is: 191,141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,027.43 : 241,278.68 = 127,566.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,027.43/241,278.68 = 127,566.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,027.43x = 241,278.68 × 127,566.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,027.43x = 30,779,035,128.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,779,035,128.97/161,027.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,141.57

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