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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,882.03, 223,470.05 and 118,785.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,882.03, 223,470.05 and 118,785.37 is: 163,977.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,882.03 : 223,470.05 = 118,785.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,882.03/223,470.05 = 118,785.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,882.03x = 223,470.05 × 118,785.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,882.03x = 26,544,972,573.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,544,972,573.17/161,882.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,977.27

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