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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,846.98, 223,268.61 and 108,148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,846.98, 223,268.61 and 108,148.84 is: 149,191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,846.98 : 223,268.61 = 108,148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,846.98/223,268.61 = 108,148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,846.98x = 223,268.61 × 108,148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,846.98x = 24,146,241,179.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,146,241,179.91/161,846.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,191.79

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