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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,142.20, 241,713.30 and 91,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,142.20, 241,713.30 and 91,158.20 is: 136,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,142.20 : 241,713.30 = 91,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,142.20/241,713.30 = 91,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,142.20x = 241,713.30 × 91,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,142.20x = 22,034,149,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,034,149,344.06/161,142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,737.30

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