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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,281.80, 241,922.70 and 143,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,281.80, 241,922.70 and 143,464.20 is: 215,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,281.80 : 241,922.70 = 143,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,281.80/241,922.70 = 143,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,281.80x = 241,922.70 × 143,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,281.80x = 34,707,246,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,707,246,617.34/161,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,196.30

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