Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,136.41, 241,704 and 39,557.43
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 161,136.41, 241,704 and 39,557.43 is: 59,336.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,136.41 : 241,704 = 39,557.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,136.41/241,704 = 39,557.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,136.41x = 241,704 × 39,557.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,136.41x = 9,561,189,060.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,561,189,060.72/161,136.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,336.00
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