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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,615.72, 242,342.46 and 94,169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,615.72, 242,342.46 and 94,169.56 is: 141,207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,615.72 : 242,342.46 = 94,169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,615.72/242,342.46 = 94,169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,615.72x = 242,342.46 × 94,169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,615.72x = 22,821,282,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,821,282,827.52/161,615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,207.07

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