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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,413.83, 222,244.04 and 137,163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,413.83, 222,244.04 and 137,163.64 is: 188,854.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,413.83 : 222,244.04 = 137,163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,413.83/222,244.04 = 137,163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,413.83x = 222,244.04 × 137,163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,413.83x = 30,483,802,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,483,802,115.42/161,413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,854.96

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