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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,047.25, 241,254.88 and 131,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,047.25, 241,254.88 and 131,093.72 is: 196,383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,047.25 : 241,254.88 = 131,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,047.25/241,254.88 = 131,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,047.25x = 241,254.88 × 131,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,047.25x = 31,626,999,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,626,999,058.05/161,047.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,383.36

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