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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,910.24, 223,351.20 and 131,729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,910.24, 223,351.20 and 131,729.28 is: 181,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,910.24 : 223,351.20 = 131,729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,910.24/223,351.20 = 131,729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,910.24x = 223,351.20 × 131,729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,910.24x = 29,421,892,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,421,892,763.14/161,910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,717.31

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