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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,439.44, 242,097.72 and 73,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,439.44, 242,097.72 and 73,826 is: 110,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,439.44 : 242,097.72 = 73,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,439.44/242,097.72 = 73,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,439.44x = 242,097.72 × 73,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,439.44x = 17,873,106,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,873,106,276.72/161,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,710.90

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