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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,182.62, 241,710.75 and 94,639.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,182.62, 241,710.75 and 94,639.50 is: 141,922.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,182.62 : 241,710.75 = 94,639.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,182.62/241,710.75 = 94,639.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,182.62x = 241,710.75 × 94,639.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,182.62x = 22,875,384,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,875,384,524.63/161,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,922.15

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