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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,164.60, 241,746.90 and 124,300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,164.60, 241,746.90 and 124,300.60 is: 186,450.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,164.60 : 241,746.90 = 124,300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,164.60/241,746.90 = 124,300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,164.60x = 241,746.90 × 124,300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,164.60x = 30,049,284,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,049,284,718.14/161,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,450.90

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