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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,882.70, 242,824.05 and 146,136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,882.70, 242,824.05 and 146,136.30 is: 219,204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,882.70 : 242,824.05 = 146,136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,882.70/242,824.05 = 146,136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,882.70x = 242,824.05 × 146,136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,882.70x = 35,485,408,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,485,408,218.02/161,882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,204.45

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