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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,010, 222,203.52 and 97,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,010, 222,203.52 and 97,363.44 is: 134,367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,010 : 222,203.52 = 97,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,010/222,203.52 = 97,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,010x = 222,203.52 × 97,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,010x = 21,634,499,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,634,499,087.31/161,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,367.42

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