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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,046.30, 241,569.45 and 146,284.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,046.30, 241,569.45 and 146,284.05 is: 219,426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,046.30 : 241,569.45 = 146,284.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,046.30/241,569.45 = 146,284.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,046.30x = 241,569.45 × 146,284.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,046.30x = 35,337,757,502.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,337,757,502.27/161,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,426.08

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