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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,336.70, 242,005.05 and 91,352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,336.70, 242,005.05 and 91,352.70 is: 137,029.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,336.70 : 242,005.05 = 91,352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,336.70/242,005.05 = 91,352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,336.70x = 242,005.05 × 91,352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,336.70x = 22,107,814,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107,814,731.14/161,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,029.05

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