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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,989.20, 242,983.80 and 112,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,989.20, 242,983.80 and 112,055.40 is: 168,083.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,989.20 : 242,983.80 = 112,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,989.20/242,983.80 = 112,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,989.20x = 242,983.80 × 112,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,989.20x = 27,227,646,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,227,646,902.52/161,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,083.10

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