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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,541.58, 222,996.30 and 115,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,541.58, 222,996.30 and 115,004.44 is: 158,755.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,541.58 : 222,996.30 = 115,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,541.58/222,996.30 = 115,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,541.58x = 222,996.30 × 115,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,541.58x = 25,645,564,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,645,564,603.57/161,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,755.19

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