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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,929.83, 223,553.50 and 113,679.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,929.83, 223,553.50 and 113,679.81 is: 156,941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,929.83 : 223,553.50 = 113,679.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,929.83/223,553.50 = 113,679.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,929.83x = 223,553.50 × 113,679.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,929.83x = 25,413,519,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,413,519,958.96/161,929.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,941.56

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