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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,885.80, 242,828.70 and 158,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,885.80, 242,828.70 and 158,775.40 is: 238,163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,885.80 : 242,828.70 = 158,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,885.80/242,828.70 = 158,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,885.80x = 242,828.70 × 158,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,885.80x = 38,555,223,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,555,223,973.98/161,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,163.10

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