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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,607.85, 242,330.67 and 94,161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,607.85, 242,330.67 and 94,161.68 is: 141,195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,607.85 : 242,330.67 = 94,161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,607.85/242,330.67 = 94,161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,607.85x = 242,330.67 × 94,161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,607.85x = 22,818,263,381.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,818,263,381.37/161,607.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,195.27

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