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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,832.80, 312,056.40 and 161,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,832.80, 312,056.40 and 161,138.40 is: 241,945.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,832.80 : 312,056.40 = 161,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,832.80/312,056.40 = 161,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,832.80x = 312,056.40 × 161,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,832.80x = 50,284,269,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,284,269,005.76/207,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,945.78

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