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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,143.02, 241,707.24 and 55,970.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,143.02, 241,707.24 and 55,970.19 is: 83,952.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,143.02 : 241,707.24 = 55,970.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,143.02/241,707.24 = 55,970.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,143.02x = 241,707.24 × 55,970.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,143.02x = 13,528,400,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,528,400,147.18/161,143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,952.75

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