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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,864.87, 223,294.14 and 108,163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,864.87, 223,294.14 and 108,163.10 is: 149,212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,864.87 : 223,294.14 = 108,163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,864.87/223,294.14 = 108,163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,864.87x = 223,294.14 × 108,163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,864.87x = 24,152,186,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,186,394.23/161,864.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,212.03

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