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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,940.15, 244,143.38 and 150,524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,940.15, 244,143.38 and 150,524.01 is: 226,932.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,940.15 : 244,143.38 = 150,524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,940.15/244,143.38 = 150,524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,940.15x = 244,143.38 × 150,524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,940.15x = 36,749,440,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,749,440,572.55/161,940.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,932.24

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