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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,932.20, 241,270.12 and 152,878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,932.20, 241,270.12 and 152,878 is: 227,779.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,932.20 : 241,270.12 = 152,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,932.20/241,270.12 = 152,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,932.20x = 241,270.12 × 152,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,932.20x = 36,884,893,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,884,893,405.36/161,932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,779.86

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