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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,672.72, 223,113.90 and 93,689.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,672.72, 223,113.90 and 93,689.82 is: 129,295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,672.72 : 223,113.90 = 93,689.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,672.72/223,113.90 = 93,689.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,672.72x = 223,113.90 × 93,689.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,672.72x = 20,903,501,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,903,501,130.50/161,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,295.17

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