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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,829.30, 243,003.15 and 122,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,829.30, 243,003.15 and 122,430.90 is: 183,842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,829.30 : 243,003.15 = 122,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,829.30/243,003.15 = 122,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,829.30x = 243,003.15 × 122,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,829.30x = 29,751,094,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,751,094,357.34/161,829.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,842.45

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