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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,041.84, 242,527.27 and 146,676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,041.84, 242,527.27 and 146,676.76 is: 220,893.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,041.84 : 242,527.27 = 146,676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,041.84/242,527.27 = 146,676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,041.84x = 242,527.27 × 146,676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,041.84x = 35,573,114,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,573,114,175.25/161,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,893.61

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