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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,293.80, 241,989.30 and 114,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,293.80, 241,989.30 and 114,637.80 is: 171,991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,293.80 : 241,989.30 = 114,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,293.80/241,989.30 = 114,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,293.80x = 241,989.30 × 114,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,293.80x = 27,741,120,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,741,120,975.54/161,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,991.24

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