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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,740.52, 242,249.68 and 124,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,740.52, 242,249.68 and 124,022.80 is: 185,757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,740.52 : 242,249.68 = 124,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,740.52/242,249.68 = 124,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,740.52x = 242,249.68 × 124,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,740.52x = 30,044,483,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,044,483,612.70/161,740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,757.31

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