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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,615.40, 272,423.10 and 161,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,615.40, 272,423.10 and 161,570.60 is: 242,355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,615.40 : 272,423.10 = 161,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,615.40/272,423.10 = 161,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,615.40x = 272,423.10 × 161,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,615.40x = 44,015,563,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015,563,720.86/181,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,355.90

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