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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,665.02, 222,866.37 and 113,769.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,665.02, 222,866.37 and 113,769.54 is: 156,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,665.02 : 222,866.37 = 113,769.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,665.02/222,866.37 = 113,769.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,665.02x = 222,866.37 × 113,769.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,665.02x = 25,355,404,396.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,355,404,396.37/161,665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,839.15

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