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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,996.40, 242,994.60 and 128,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,996.40, 242,994.60 and 128,535.30 is: 192,802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,996.40 : 242,994.60 = 128,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,996.40/242,994.60 = 128,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,996.40x = 242,994.60 × 128,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,996.40x = 31,233,383,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,233,383,809.38/161,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,802.95

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