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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,465.24, 241,164.46 and 146,244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,465.24, 241,164.46 and 146,244.98 is: 218,431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,465.24 : 241,164.46 = 146,244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,465.24/241,164.46 = 146,244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,465.24x = 241,164.46 × 146,244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,465.24x = 35,269,091,629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,269,091,629.41/161,465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,431.48

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