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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,948.92, 223,489.91 and 90,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,948.92, 223,489.91 and 90,333.58 is: 124,660.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,948.92 : 223,489.91 = 90,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,948.92/223,489.91 = 90,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,948.92x = 223,489.91 × 90,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,948.92x = 20,188,643,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,188,643,212.51/161,948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,660.56

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