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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,289.83, 241,983.95 and 82,459.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,289.83, 241,983.95 and 82,459.41 is: 123,714.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,289.83 : 241,983.95 = 82,459.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,289.83/241,983.95 = 82,459.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,289.83x = 241,983.95 × 82,459.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,289.83x = 19,953,854,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953,854,550.84/161,289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,714.28

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