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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,862.80, 223,371.60 and 90,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,862.80, 223,371.60 and 90,247.28 is: 124,541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,862.80 : 223,371.60 = 90,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,862.80/223,371.60 = 90,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,862.80x = 223,371.60 × 90,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,862.80x = 20,158,679,329.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,679,329.25/161,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,541.77

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