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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,061.60, 241,592.40 and 146,546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,061.60, 241,592.40 and 146,546.40 is: 219,819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,061.60 : 241,592.40 = 146,546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,061.60/241,592.40 = 146,546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,061.60x = 241,592.40 × 146,546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,061.60x = 35,404,496,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,404,496,487.36/161,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,819.60

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