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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,278.49, 240,709.42 and 158,617.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,278.49, 240,709.42 and 158,617.87 is: 236,738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,278.49 : 240,709.42 = 158,617.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,278.49/240,709.42 = 158,617.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,278.49x = 240,709.42 × 158,617.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,278.49x = 38,180,815,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,180,815,762.83/161,278.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,738.42

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