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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,637.22, 223,177.17 and 116,400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,637.22, 223,177.17 and 116,400.34 is: 160,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,637.22 : 223,177.17 = 116,400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,637.22/223,177.17 = 116,400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,637.22x = 223,177.17 × 116,400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,637.22x = 25,977,898,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,977,898,468.24/161,637.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,717.31

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