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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,661.93, 223,195.61 and 119,146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,661.93, 223,195.61 and 119,146.41 is: 164,497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,661.93 : 223,195.61 = 119,146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,661.93/223,195.61 = 119,146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,661.93x = 223,195.61 × 119,146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,661.93x = 26,592,955,659.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,592,955,659.26/161,661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,497.33

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