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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,166, 241,853.90 and 61,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,166, 241,853.90 and 61,327.02 is: 92,030.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,166 : 241,853.90 = 61,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,166/241,853.90 = 61,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,166x = 241,853.90 × 61,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,166x = 14,832,178,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,832,178,962.38/161,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,030.45

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