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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,859.87, 223,287.23 and 108,158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,859.87, 223,287.23 and 108,158.09 is: 149,205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,859.87 : 223,287.23 = 108,158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,859.87/223,287.23 = 108,158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,859.87x = 223,287.23 × 108,158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,859.87x = 24,150,319,472.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,150,319,472.15/161,859.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,205.11

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