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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,355.61, 242,001.51 and 153,354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,355.61, 242,001.51 and 153,354.22 is: 230,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,355.61 : 242,001.51 = 153,354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,355.61/242,001.51 = 153,354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,355.61x = 242,001.51 × 153,354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,355.61x = 37,111,952,804.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,111,952,804.87/161,355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,001.01

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