Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,115.76, 222,335.16 and 89,494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 161,115.76, 222,335.16 and 89,494 is: 123,499.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,115.76 : 222,335.16 = 89,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,115.76/222,335.16 = 89,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,115.76x = 222,335.16 × 89,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,115.76x = 19,897,662,809.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,897,662,809.04/161,115.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,499.17
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