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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,629.52, 223,034.45 and 93,624.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,629.52, 223,034.45 and 93,624.75 is: 129,193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,629.52 : 223,034.45 = 93,624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,629.52/223,034.45 = 93,624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,629.52x = 223,034.45 × 93,624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,629.52x = 20,881,544,154.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,881,544,154.51/161,629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,193.88

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