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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,875.70, 242,813.55 and 146,129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,875.70, 242,813.55 and 146,129.30 is: 219,193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,875.70 : 242,813.55 = 146,129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,875.70/242,813.55 = 146,129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,875.70x = 242,813.55 × 146,129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,875.70x = 35,482,174,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,482,174,092.02/161,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,193.95

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