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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,955.62, 242,974.44 and 114,663.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,955.62, 242,974.44 and 114,663.38 is: 172,024.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,955.62 : 242,974.44 = 114,663.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,955.62/242,974.44 = 114,663.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,955.62x = 242,974.44 × 114,663.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,955.62x = 27,860,270,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,860,270,544.01/161,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,024.10

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