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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,477.28, 241,182.36 and 146,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,477.28, 241,182.36 and 146,256.96 is: 218,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,477.28 : 241,182.36 = 146,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,477.28/241,182.36 = 146,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,477.28x = 241,182.36 × 146,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,477.28x = 35,274,598,779.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,274,598,779.23/161,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,449.30

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