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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,445.27, 222,805.12 and 89,825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,445.27, 222,805.12 and 89,825.44 is: 123,965.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,445.27 : 222,805.12 = 89,825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,445.27/222,805.12 = 89,825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,445.27x = 222,805.12 × 89,825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,445.27x = 20,013,567,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,013,567,938.25/161,445.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,965.03

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