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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,145.08, 222,368.04 and 89,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,145.08, 222,368.04 and 89,519 is: 123,529.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,145.08 : 222,368.04 = 89,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,145.08/222,368.04 = 89,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,145.08x = 222,368.04 × 89,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,145.08x = 19,906,164,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,906,164,572.76/161,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,529.46

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