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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,588.22, 222,991.76 and 93,618.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,588.22, 222,991.76 and 93,618.34 is: 129,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,588.22 : 222,991.76 = 93,618.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,588.22/222,991.76 = 93,618.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,588.22x = 222,991.76 × 93,618.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,588.22x = 20,876,118,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,876,118,404.88/161,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,193.32

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