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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,033, 241,575.90 and 66,237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,033, 241,575.90 and 66,237.49 is: 99,367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,033 : 241,575.90 = 66,237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,033/241,575.90 = 66,237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,033x = 241,575.90 × 66,237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,033x = 16,001,379,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001,379,721.42/161,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,367.08

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