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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,662.62, 223,186.95 and 108,038.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,662.62, 223,186.95 and 108,038.46 is: 149,154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,662.62 : 223,186.95 = 108,038.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,662.62/223,186.95 = 108,038.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,662.62x = 223,186.95 × 108,038.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,662.62x = 24,112,774,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112,774,370.10/161,662.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,154.92

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