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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,791.80, 242,687.70 and 127,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,791.80, 242,687.70 and 127,966.20 is: 191,949.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,791.80 : 242,687.70 = 127,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,791.80/242,687.70 = 127,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,791.80x = 242,687.70 × 127,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,791.80x = 31,055,822,755.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,055,822,755.74/161,791.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,949.30

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