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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,169.87, 241,422.56 and 94,407.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,169.87, 241,422.56 and 94,407.59 is: 141,416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,169.87 : 241,422.56 = 94,407.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,169.87/241,422.56 = 94,407.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,169.87x = 241,422.56 × 94,407.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,169.87x = 22,792,122,061.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792,122,061.23/161,169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,416.77

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