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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,849.28, 223,447.82 and 143,894.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,849.28, 223,447.82 and 143,894.62 is: 198,659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,849.28 : 223,447.82 = 143,894.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,849.28/223,447.82 = 143,894.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,849.28x = 223,447.82 × 143,894.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,849.28x = 32,152,938,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152,938,708.57/161,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,659.75

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