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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,735, 223,198.62 and 90,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,735, 223,198.62 and 90,118.04 is: 124,365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,735 : 223,198.62 = 90,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,735/223,198.62 = 90,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,735x = 223,198.62 × 90,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,735x = 20,114,222,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,114,222,165.10/161,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,365.30

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