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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,863.88, 223,292.76 and 108,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,863.88, 223,292.76 and 108,162.08 is: 149,210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,863.88 : 223,292.76 = 108,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,863.88/223,292.76 = 108,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,863.88x = 223,292.76 × 108,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,863.88x = 24,151,809,370.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151,809,370.54/161,863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,210.62

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