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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,388, 222,715.44 and 90,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,388, 222,715.44 and 90,732 is: 125,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,388 : 222,715.44 = 90,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,388/222,715.44 = 90,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,388x = 222,715.44 × 90,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,388x = 20,207,417,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,207,417,302.08/161,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,210.16

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