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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,484.56, 223,101.50 and 123,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,484.56, 223,101.50 and 123,377.50 is: 170,454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,484.56 : 223,101.50 = 123,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,484.56/223,101.50 = 123,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,484.56x = 223,101.50 × 123,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,484.56x = 27,525,705,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525,705,316.25/161,484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,454.10

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