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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,623.26, 242,353.71 and 94,177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,623.26, 242,353.71 and 94,177.08 is: 141,218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,623.26 : 242,353.71 = 94,177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,623.26/242,353.71 = 94,177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,623.26x = 242,353.71 × 94,177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,623.26x = 22,824,164,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824,164,734.97/161,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,218.32

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