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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,315.20, 241,972.80 and 91,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,315.20, 241,972.80 and 91,331.20 is: 136,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,315.20 : 241,972.80 = 91,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,315.20/241,972.80 = 91,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,315.20x = 241,972.80 × 91,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,315.20x = 22,099,666,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099,666,191.36/161,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,996.80

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