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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,057.57, 222,468.59 and 122,583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,057.57, 222,468.59 and 122,583.38 is: 169,324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,057.57 : 222,468.59 = 122,583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,057.57/222,468.59 = 122,583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,057.57x = 222,468.59 × 122,583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,057.57x = 27,270,950,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,950,900.15/161,057.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,324.25

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