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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,088.62, 222,212.70 and 149,684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,088.62, 222,212.70 and 149,684.76 is: 206,481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,088.62 : 222,212.70 = 149,684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,088.62/222,212.70 = 149,684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,088.62x = 222,212.70 × 149,684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,088.62x = 33,261,854,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,261,854,668.45/161,088.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,481.72

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