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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,995.60, 242,604.60 and 130,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,995.60, 242,604.60 and 130,891.60 is: 196,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,995.60 : 242,604.60 = 130,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,995.60/242,604.60 = 130,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,995.60x = 242,604.60 × 130,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,995.60x = 31,754,904,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,754,904,261.36/161,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,023.25

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