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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,668.21, 223,024.86 and 125,611.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,668.21, 223,024.86 and 125,611.47 is: 173,283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,668.21 : 223,024.86 = 125,611.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,668.21/223,024.86 = 125,611.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,668.21x = 223,024.86 × 125,611.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,668.21x = 28,014,480,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014,480,511.14/161,668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,283.79

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