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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,972.65, 242,928.60 and 130,566.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,972.65, 242,928.60 and 130,566.12 is: 195,824.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,972.65 : 242,928.60 = 130,566.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,972.65/242,928.60 = 130,566.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,972.65x = 242,928.60 × 130,566.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,972.65x = 31,718,244,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,718,244,739.03/161,972.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,824.69

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