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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,865.87, 223,295.52 and 108,164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,865.87, 223,295.52 and 108,164.10 is: 149,213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,865.87 : 223,295.52 = 108,164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,865.87/223,295.52 = 108,164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,865.87x = 223,295.52 × 108,164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,865.87x = 24,152,558,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,558,954.83/161,865.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,213.41

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