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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,667.02, 222,869.13 and 113,771.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,667.02, 222,869.13 and 113,771.54 is: 156,841.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,667.02 : 222,869.13 = 113,771.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,667.02/222,869.13 = 113,771.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,667.02x = 222,869.13 × 113,771.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,667.02x = 25,356,164,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356,164,138.56/161,667.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,841.91

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