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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,416.48, 222,755.16 and 89,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,416.48, 222,755.16 and 89,797 is: 123,920.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,416.48 : 222,755.16 = 89,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,416.48/222,755.16 = 89,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,416.48x = 222,755.16 × 89,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,416.48x = 20,002,745,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,002,745,102.52/161,416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,920.09

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