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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,778.30, 242,667.45 and 105,791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,778.30, 242,667.45 and 105,791.10 is: 158,686.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,778.30 : 242,667.45 = 105,791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,778.30/242,667.45 = 105,791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,778.30x = 242,667.45 × 105,791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,778.30x = 25,672,056,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,672,056,469.70/161,778.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,686.65

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