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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,832.46, 242,798.92 and 145,087.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,832.46, 242,798.92 and 145,087.06 is: 217,675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,832.46 : 242,798.92 = 145,087.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,832.46/242,798.92 = 145,087.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,832.46x = 242,798.92 × 145,087.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,832.46x = 35,226,981,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,226,981,473.98/161,832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,675.62

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