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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,640.92, 223,166.59 and 119,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,640.92, 223,166.59 and 119,125.40 is: 164,468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,640.92 : 223,166.59 = 119,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,640.92/223,166.59 = 119,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,640.92x = 223,166.59 × 119,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,640.92x = 26,584,807,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,584,807,886.74/161,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,468.31

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