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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,531.01, 241,086.92 and 150,902.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,531.01, 241,086.92 and 150,902.19 is: 225,223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,531.01 : 241,086.92 = 150,902.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,531.01/241,086.92 = 150,902.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,531.01x = 241,086.92 × 150,902.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,531.01x = 36,380,543,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,380,543,453.84/161,531.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,223.28

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