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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,615.22, 242,341.71 and 94,169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,615.22, 242,341.71 and 94,169.05 is: 141,206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,615.22 : 242,341.71 = 94,169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,615.22/242,341.71 = 94,169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,615.22x = 242,341.71 × 94,169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,615.22x = 22,821,088,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,821,088,606.08/161,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,206.31

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