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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,138.90, 241,708.35 and 161,138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,138.90, 241,708.35 and 161,138.90 is: 241,708.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,138.90 : 241,708.35 = 161,138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,138.90/241,708.35 = 161,138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,138.90x = 241,708.35 × 161,138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,138.90x = 38,948,617,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948,617,639.82/161,138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,708.35

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