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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,588.12, 241,612.67 and 147,471.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,588.12, 241,612.67 and 147,471.64 is: 220,505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,588.12 : 241,612.67 = 147,471.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,588.12/241,612.67 = 147,471.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,588.12x = 241,612.67 × 147,471.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,588.12x = 35,631,016,454.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,631,016,454.33/161,588.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,505.18

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