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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,187.12, 241,717.50 and 94,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,187.12, 241,717.50 and 94,644 is: 141,928.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,187.12 : 241,717.50 = 94,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,187.12/241,717.50 = 94,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,187.12x = 241,717.50 × 94,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,187.12x = 22,877,111,070
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,877,111,070/161,187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,928.90

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