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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,028.84, 240,458.91 and 131,505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,028.84, 240,458.91 and 131,505.24 is: 196,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,028.84 : 240,458.91 = 131,505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,028.84/240,458.91 = 131,505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,028.84x = 240,458.91 × 131,505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,028.84x = 31,621,606,669.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,621,606,669.69/161,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,372.32

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