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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,908.61, 223,434.86 and 90,293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,908.61, 223,434.86 and 90,293.16 is: 124,605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,908.61 : 223,434.86 = 90,293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,908.61/223,434.86 = 90,293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,908.61x = 223,434.86 × 90,293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,908.61x = 20,174,639,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,174,639,563.56/161,908.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,605.11

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