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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,758.80, 242,638.20 and 161,758.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,758.80, 242,638.20 and 161,758.80 is: 242,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,758.80 : 242,638.20 = 161,758.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,758.80/242,638.20 = 161,758.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,758.80x = 242,638.20 × 161,758.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,758.80x = 39,248,864,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,248,864,066.16/161,758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,638.20

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