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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,660.52, 223,309.32 and 146,570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,660.52, 223,309.32 and 146,570.16 is: 202,464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,660.52 : 223,309.32 = 146,570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,660.52/223,309.32 = 146,570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,660.52x = 223,309.32 × 146,570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,660.52x = 32,730,482,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,730,482,761.89/161,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,464.29

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