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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,757.80, 242,636.70 and 161,757.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,757.80, 242,636.70 and 161,757.80 is: 242,636.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,757.80 : 242,636.70 = 161,757.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,757.80/242,636.70 = 161,757.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,757.80x = 242,636.70 × 161,757.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,757.80x = 39,248,378,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,248,378,791.26/161,757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,636.70

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