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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,511.81, 242,001.12 and 93,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,511.81, 242,001.12 and 93,853.92 is: 140,625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,511.81 : 242,001.12 = 93,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,511.81/242,001.12 = 93,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,511.81x = 242,001.12 × 93,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,511.81x = 22,712,753,756.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,712,753,756.39/161,511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,625.96

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