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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,166, 241,723.08 and 114,276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,166, 241,723.08 and 114,276.72 is: 171,396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,166 : 241,723.08 = 114,276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,166/241,723.08 = 114,276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,166x = 241,723.08 × 114,276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,166x = 27,623,320,730.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,623,320,730.70/161,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,396.70

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