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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,962.23, 223,387.40 and 118,928.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,962.23, 223,387.40 and 118,928.22 is: 164,032.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,962.23 : 223,387.40 = 118,928.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,962.23/223,387.40 = 118,928.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,962.23x = 223,387.40 × 118,928.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,962.23x = 26,567,065,312.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,567,065,312.05/161,962.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,032.47

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