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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,151.72, 241,623.90 and 105,682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,151.72, 241,623.90 and 105,682.92 is: 158,456.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,151.72 : 241,623.90 = 105,682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,151.72/241,623.90 = 105,682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,151.72x = 241,623.90 × 105,682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,151.72x = 25,535,519,293.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,535,519,293.79/161,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,456.39

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