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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,035.80, 241,553.70 and 159,480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,035.80, 241,553.70 and 159,480.60 is: 239,220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,035.80 : 241,553.70 = 159,480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,035.80/241,553.70 = 159,480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,035.80x = 241,553.70 × 159,480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,035.80x = 38,523,129,008.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,523,129,008.22/161,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,220.90

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