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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,705.60, 242,558.40 and 114,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,705.60, 242,558.40 and 114,466.40 is: 171,699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,705.60 : 242,558.40 = 114,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,705.60/242,558.40 = 114,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,705.60x = 242,558.40 × 114,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,705.60x = 27,764,786,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764,786,837.76/161,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,699.60

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