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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,140.79, 241,317.51 and 139,095.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,140.79, 241,317.51 and 139,095.83 is: 208,303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,140.79 : 241,317.51 = 139,095.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,140.79/241,317.51 = 139,095.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,140.79x = 241,317.51 × 139,095.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,140.79x = 33,566,258,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,566,258,140.40/161,140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,303.93

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