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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,946.60, 223,316.72 and 139,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,946.60, 223,316.72 and 139,362.16 is: 192,173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,946.60 : 223,316.72 = 139,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,946.60/223,316.72 = 139,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,946.60x = 223,316.72 × 139,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,946.60x = 31,121,900,463.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,121,900,463.32/161,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,173.84

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