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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,047.10, 241,570.65 and 113,807.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,047.10, 241,570.65 and 113,807.90 is: 170,711.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,047.10 : 241,570.65 = 113,807.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,047.10/241,570.65 = 113,807.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,047.10x = 241,570.65 × 113,807.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,047.10x = 27,492,648,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,492,648,378.14/161,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,711.85

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