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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,851.92, 223,451.45 and 143,897.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,851.92, 223,451.45 and 143,897.25 is: 198,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,851.92 : 223,451.45 = 143,897.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,851.92/223,451.45 = 143,897.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,851.92x = 223,451.45 × 143,897.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,851.92x = 32,154,048,444.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154,048,444.03/161,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,663.37

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