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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,947.68, 223,389.81 and 104,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,947.68, 223,389.81 and 104,497.08 is: 144,142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,947.68 : 223,389.81 = 104,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,947.68/223,389.81 = 104,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,947.68x = 223,389.81 × 104,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,947.68x = 23,343,582,846.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,343,582,846.75/161,947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,142.74

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