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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,614.54, 242,091.32 and 131,735.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,614.54, 242,091.32 and 131,735.26 is: 197,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,614.54 : 242,091.32 = 131,735.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,614.54/242,091.32 = 131,735.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,614.54x = 242,091.32 × 131,735.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,614.54x = 31,891,962,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,891,962,983.94/161,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,333.50

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