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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,214.40, 241,821.60 and 161,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,214.40, 241,821.60 and 161,214.40 is: 241,821.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,214.40 : 241,821.60 = 161,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,214.40/241,821.60 = 161,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,214.40x = 241,821.60 × 161,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,214.40x = 38,985,124,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,985,124,151.04/161,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,821.60

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