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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,737.20, 242,605.80 and 146,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,737.20, 242,605.80 and 146,962.80 is: 220,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,737.20 : 242,605.80 = 146,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,737.20/242,605.80 = 146,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,737.20x = 242,605.80 × 146,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,737.20x = 35,654,027,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,654,027,664.24/161,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,444.20

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