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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,483.40, 243,741.90 and 161,483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,483.40, 243,741.90 and 161,483.40 is: 243,741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,483.40 : 243,741.90 = 161,483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,483.40/243,741.90 = 161,483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,483.40x = 243,741.90 × 161,483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,483.40x = 39,360,270,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360,270,734.46/161,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,741.90

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