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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,295.12, 241,235.28 and 143,650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,295.12, 241,235.28 and 143,650.26 is: 214,845.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,295.12 : 241,235.28 = 143,650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,295.12/241,235.28 = 143,650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,295.12x = 241,235.28 × 143,650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,295.12x = 34,653,510,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,653,510,693.17/161,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,845.38

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