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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,029.80, 241,544.70 and 145,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,029.80, 241,544.70 and 145,996.20 is: 218,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,029.80 : 241,544.70 = 145,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,029.80/241,544.70 = 145,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,029.80x = 241,544.70 × 145,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,029.80x = 35,264,608,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,264,608,330.14/161,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,994.30

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