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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,296.62, 241,237.53 and 143,651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,296.62, 241,237.53 and 143,651.76 is: 214,847.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,296.62 : 241,237.53 = 143,651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,296.62/241,237.53 = 143,651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,296.62x = 241,237.53 × 143,651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,296.62x = 34,654,195,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,654,195,762.55/161,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,847.63

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