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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,807.98, 223,302.69 and 90,188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,807.98, 223,302.69 and 90,188.53 is: 124,464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,807.98 : 223,302.69 = 90,188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,807.98/223,302.69 = 90,188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,807.98x = 223,302.69 × 90,188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,807.98x = 20,139,341,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,139,341,356.15/161,807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,464.45

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