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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,567.65, 242,351.48 and 161,567.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,567.65, 242,351.48 and 161,567.65 is: 242,351.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,567.65 : 242,351.48 = 161,567.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,567.65/242,351.48 = 161,567.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,567.65x = 242,351.48 × 161,567.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,567.65x = 39,156,159,097.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,156,159,097.62/161,567.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,351.48

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