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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,674.60, 242,511.90 and 122,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,674.60, 242,511.90 and 122,308.60 is: 183,462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,674.60 : 242,511.90 = 122,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,674.60/242,511.90 = 122,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,674.60x = 242,511.90 × 122,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,674.60x = 29,661,290,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,661,290,972.34/161,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,462.90

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