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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,115.60, 241,673.40 and 124,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,115.60, 241,673.40 and 124,251.60 is: 186,377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,115.60 : 241,673.40 = 124,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,115.60/241,673.40 = 124,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,115.60x = 241,673.40 × 124,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,115.60x = 30,028,306,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,028,306,627.44/161,115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,377.40

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