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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,195.96, 222,558.90 and 144,147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,195.96, 222,558.90 and 144,147.08 is: 199,019.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,195.96 : 222,558.90 = 144,147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,195.96/222,558.90 = 144,147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,195.96x = 222,558.90 × 144,147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,195.96x = 32,081,215,563.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,081,215,563.01/161,195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,019.97

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