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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,106.91, 241,728.71 and 86,207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,106.91, 241,728.71 and 86,207.63 is: 129,348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,106.91 : 241,728.71 = 86,207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,106.91/241,728.71 = 86,207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,106.91x = 241,728.71 × 86,207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,106.91x = 20,838,857,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,838,857,552.38/161,106.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,348.01

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