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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,611.32, 223,023.06 and 89,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,611.32, 223,023.06 and 89,992.20 is: 124,188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,611.32 : 223,023.06 = 89,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,611.32/223,023.06 = 89,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,611.32x = 223,023.06 × 89,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,611.32x = 20,070,335,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,335,820.13/161,611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,188.92

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