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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,191.41, 240,604.02 and 149,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,191.41, 240,604.02 and 149,316 is: 222,878.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,191.41 : 240,604.02 = 149,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,191.41/240,604.02 = 149,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,191.41x = 240,604.02 × 149,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,191.41x = 35,926,029,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,926,029,850.32/161,191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,878.07

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