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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,577, 222,993.54 and 94,565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,577, 222,993.54 and 94,565.16 is: 130,510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,577 : 222,993.54 = 94,565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,577/222,993.54 = 94,565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,577x = 222,993.54 × 94,565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,577x = 21,087,419,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,087,419,789.07/161,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,510.03

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