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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,313.96, 241,497.78 and 113,115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,313.96, 241,497.78 and 113,115.46 is: 169,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,313.96 : 241,497.78 = 113,115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,313.96/241,497.78 = 113,115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,313.96x = 241,497.78 × 113,115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,313.96x = 27,317,132,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,317,132,473.68/161,313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,341.40

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