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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,891.70, 242,837.55 and 146,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,891.70, 242,837.55 and 146,145.30 is: 219,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,891.70 : 242,837.55 = 146,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,891.70/242,837.55 = 146,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,891.70x = 242,837.55 × 146,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,891.70x = 35,489,566,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,489,566,596.02/161,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,217.95

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