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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,135.20, 241,702.80 and 137,288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,135.20, 241,702.80 and 137,288.80 is: 205,933.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,135.20 : 241,702.80 = 137,288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,135.20/241,702.80 = 137,288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,135.20x = 241,702.80 × 137,288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,135.20x = 33,183,087,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,183,087,368.64/161,135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,933.20

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