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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,525.20, 241,996.20 and 151,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,525.20, 241,996.20 and 151,027.60 is: 226,268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,525.20 : 241,996.20 = 151,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,525.20/241,996.20 = 151,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,525.20x = 241,996.20 × 151,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,525.20x = 36,548,105,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,548,105,295.12/161,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,268.75

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