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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,619.30, 223,042.61 and 89,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,619.30, 223,042.61 and 89,997.82 is: 124,201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,619.30 : 223,042.61 = 89,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,619.30/223,042.61 = 89,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,619.30x = 223,042.61 × 89,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,619.30x = 20,073,348,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,073,348,334.50/161,619.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,201.43

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