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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,946.73, 223,487.49 and 94,004.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,946.73, 223,487.49 and 94,004.29 is: 129,726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,946.73 : 223,487.49 = 94,004.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,946.73/223,487.49 = 94,004.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,946.73x = 223,487.49 × 94,004.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,946.73x = 21,008,782,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,008,782,821.33/161,946.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,726.50

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