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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,057.16, 241,626.24 and 113,765.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,057.16, 241,626.24 and 113,765.04 is: 170,676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,057.16 : 241,626.24 = 113,765.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,057.16/241,626.24 = 113,765.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,057.16x = 241,626.24 × 113,765.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,057.16x = 27,488,618,858.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,488,618,858.65/161,057.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,676.17

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