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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,785.96, 223,264.80 and 90,164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,785.96, 223,264.80 and 90,164.36 is: 124,426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,785.96 : 223,264.80 = 90,164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,785.96/223,264.80 = 90,164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,785.96x = 223,264.80 × 90,164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,785.96x = 20,130,527,802.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,130,527,802.53/161,785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,426.91

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