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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,706.20, 242,559.30 and 135,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,706.20, 242,559.30 and 135,462.20 is: 203,193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,706.20 : 242,559.30 = 135,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,706.20/242,559.30 = 135,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,706.20x = 242,559.30 × 135,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,706.20x = 32,857,616,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,857,616,408.46/161,706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,193.30

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