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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,292.52, 241,979.52 and 114,000.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,292.52, 241,979.52 and 114,000.56 is: 171,029.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,292.52 : 241,979.52 = 114,000.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,292.52/241,979.52 = 114,000.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,292.52x = 241,979.52 × 114,000.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,292.52x = 27,585,800,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,585,800,788.53/161,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,029.63

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