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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,472.08, 222,705.24 and 104,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,472.08, 222,705.24 and 104,901.68 is: 144,682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,472.08 : 222,705.24 = 104,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,472.08/222,705.24 = 104,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,472.08x = 222,705.24 × 104,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,472.08x = 23,362,153,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,362,153,820.80/161,472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,682.31

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