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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,738.40, 242,607.60 and 158,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,738.40, 242,607.60 and 158,282.40 is: 237,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,738.40 : 242,607.60 = 158,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,738.40/242,607.60 = 158,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,738.40x = 242,607.60 × 158,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,738.40x = 38,400,513,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,400,513,186.24/161,738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,423.60

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