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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,723.20, 242,325.60 and 106,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,723.20, 242,325.60 and 106,254.40 is: 159,211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,723.20 : 242,325.60 = 106,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,723.20/242,325.60 = 106,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,723.20x = 242,325.60 × 106,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,723.20x = 25,748,161,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,748,161,232.64/161,723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,211.30

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