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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,939.80, 242,909.70 and 128,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,939.80, 242,909.70 and 128,114.20 is: 192,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,939.80 : 242,909.70 = 128,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,939.80/242,909.70 = 128,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,939.80x = 242,909.70 × 128,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,939.80x = 31,120,181,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,120,181,887.74/161,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,171.30

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