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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,942.21, 223,480.59 and 90,320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,942.21, 223,480.59 and 90,320.39 is: 124,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,942.21 : 223,480.59 = 90,320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,942.21/223,480.59 = 90,320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,942.21x = 223,480.59 × 90,320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,942.21x = 20,184,854,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,184,854,046.23/161,942.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,642.33

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