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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,719.16, 241,313.88 and 144,908.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,719.16, 241,313.88 and 144,908.16 is: 216,228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,719.16 : 241,313.88 = 144,908.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,719.16/241,313.88 = 144,908.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,719.16x = 241,313.88 × 144,908.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,719.16x = 34,968,350,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,968,350,333.26/161,719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,228.86

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