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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,968.80, 242,953.20 and 141,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,968.80, 242,953.20 and 141,232.80 is: 211,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,968.80 : 242,953.20 = 141,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,968.80/242,953.20 = 141,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,968.80x = 242,953.20 × 141,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,968.80x = 34,312,960,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,312,960,704.96/161,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,849.20

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