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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,942.34, 223,310.84 and 139,357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,942.34, 223,310.84 and 139,357.92 is: 192,167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,942.34 : 223,310.84 = 139,357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,942.34/223,310.84 = 139,357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,942.34x = 223,310.84 × 139,357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,942.34x = 31,120,134,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,120,134,175.85/161,942.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,167.99

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