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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,035.84, 240,469.34 and 131,512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,035.84, 240,469.34 and 131,512.24 is: 196,382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,035.84 : 240,469.34 = 131,512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,035.84/240,469.34 = 131,512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,035.84x = 240,469.34 × 131,512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,035.84x = 31,624,661,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,624,661,554.72/161,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,382.75

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