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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,535.40, 300,803.10 and 161,169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,535.40, 300,803.10 and 161,169.40 is: 241,754.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,535.40 : 300,803.10 = 161,169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,535.40/300,803.10 = 161,169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,535.40x = 300,803.10 × 161,169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,535.40x = 48,480,255,145.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,480,255,145.14/200,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,754.10

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