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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,713.20, 242,569.80 and 154,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,713.20, 242,569.80 and 154,887.60 is: 232,331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,713.20 : 242,569.80 = 154,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,713.20/242,569.80 = 154,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,713.20x = 242,569.80 × 154,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,713.20x = 37,571,054,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,571,054,154.48/161,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,331.40

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