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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,927.56, 361,150.76 and 161,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,927.56, 361,150.76 and 161,032.82 is: 241,388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,927.56 : 361,150.76 = 161,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,927.56/361,150.76 = 161,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,927.56x = 361,150.76 × 161,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,927.56x = 58,157,125,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,157,125,327.94/240,927.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,388.43

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