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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,498.70, 222,726.33 and 113,075.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,498.70, 222,726.33 and 113,075.82 is: 155,945.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,498.70 : 222,726.33 = 113,075.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,498.70/222,726.33 = 113,075.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,498.70x = 222,726.33 × 113,075.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,498.70x = 25,184,962,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184,962,400.34/161,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,945.29

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