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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,619.32, 223,033.72 and 94,549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,619.32, 223,033.72 and 94,549.88 is: 130,478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,619.32 : 223,033.72 = 94,549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,619.32/223,033.72 = 94,549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,619.32x = 223,033.72 × 94,549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,619.32x = 21,087,811,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,087,811,461.95/161,619.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,478.28

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