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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,452.91, 241,833.38 and 131,324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,452.91, 241,833.38 and 131,324.14 is: 196,704.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,452.91 : 241,833.38 = 131,324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,452.91/241,833.38 = 131,324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,452.91x = 241,833.38 × 131,324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,452.91x = 31,758,561,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,758,561,036.16/161,452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,704.79

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