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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,884.80, 242,827.20 and 158,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,884.80, 242,827.20 and 158,774.40 is: 238,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,884.80 : 242,827.20 = 158,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,884.80/242,827.20 = 158,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,884.80x = 242,827.20 × 158,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,884.80x = 38,554,742,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,554,742,983.68/161,884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,161.60

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