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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,869.20, 242,803.80 and 160,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,869.20, 242,803.80 and 160,832.40 is: 241,248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,869.20 : 242,803.80 = 160,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,869.20/242,803.80 = 160,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,869.20x = 242,803.80 × 160,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,869.20x = 39,050,717,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,050,717,883.12/161,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,248.60

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