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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,142.08, 222,363.90 and 89,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,142.08, 222,363.90 and 89,516 is: 123,525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,142.08 : 222,363.90 = 89,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,142.08/222,363.90 = 89,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,142.08x = 222,363.90 × 89,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,142.08x = 19,905,126,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,905,126,872.40/161,142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,525.32

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