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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,304.62, 241,249.52 and 143,659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,304.62, 241,249.52 and 143,659.76 is: 214,859.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,304.62 : 241,249.52 = 143,659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,304.62/241,249.52 = 143,659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,304.62x = 241,249.52 × 143,659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,304.62x = 34,657,848,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657,848,143.32/161,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,859.61

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