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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,967.26, 223,212.14 and 116,566.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,967.26, 223,212.14 and 116,566.42 is: 160,643.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,967.26 : 223,212.14 = 116,566.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,967.26/223,212.14 = 116,566.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,967.26x = 223,212.14 × 116,566.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,967.26x = 26,019,039,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,019,039,270.28/161,967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,643.82

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