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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,038.80, 241,558.20 and 146,276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,038.80, 241,558.20 and 146,276.55 is: 219,414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,038.80 : 241,558.20 = 146,276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,038.80/241,558.20 = 146,276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,038.80x = 241,558.20 × 146,276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,038.80x = 35,334,300,120.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,334,300,120.21/161,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,414.83

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