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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,111.80, 241,667.70 and 158,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,111.80, 241,667.70 and 158,001.40 is: 237,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,111.80 : 241,667.70 = 158,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,111.80/241,667.70 = 158,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,111.80x = 241,667.70 × 158,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,111.80x = 38,183,834,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,183,834,934.78/161,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,002.10

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