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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,207.91, 240,628.59 and 149,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,207.91, 240,628.59 and 149,332.50 is: 222,902.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,207.91 : 240,628.59 = 149,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,207.91/240,628.59 = 149,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,207.91x = 240,628.59 × 149,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,207.91x = 35,933,668,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933,668,916.18/161,207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,902.64

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