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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,145.60, 241,718.40 and 158,380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,145.60, 241,718.40 and 158,380.80 is: 237,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,145.60 : 241,718.40 = 158,380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,145.60/241,718.40 = 158,380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,145.60x = 241,718.40 × 158,380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,145.60x = 38,283,553,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,283,553,566.72/161,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,571.20

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