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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,633.68, 222,837.05 and 113,170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,633.68, 222,837.05 and 113,170.41 is: 156,022.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,633.68 : 222,837.05 = 113,170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,633.68/222,837.05 = 113,170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,633.68x = 222,837.05 × 113,170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,633.68x = 25,218,560,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,218,560,594.62/161,633.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,022.93

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