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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,955.18, 242,434.50 and 105,674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,955.18, 242,434.50 and 105,674.10 is: 158,186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,955.18 : 242,434.50 = 105,674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,955.18/242,434.50 = 105,674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,955.18x = 242,434.50 × 105,674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,955.18x = 25,619,047,596.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,619,047,596.45/161,955.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,186.03

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