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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,265.78, 222,514.29 and 94,184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,265.78, 222,514.29 and 94,184.82 is: 129,956.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,265.78 : 222,514.29 = 94,184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,265.78/222,514.29 = 94,184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,265.78x = 222,514.29 × 94,184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,265.78x = 20,957,468,351.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,957,468,351.08/161,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,956.08

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