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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,676.70, 223,096.80 and 93,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,676.70, 223,096.80 and 93,715 is: 129,316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,676.70 : 223,096.80 = 93,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,676.70/223,096.80 = 93,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,676.70x = 223,096.80 × 93,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,676.70x = 20,907,516,612
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,907,516,612/161,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,316.82

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