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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,971.01, 223,217.31 and 116,570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,971.01, 223,217.31 and 116,570.18 is: 160,649.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,971.01 : 223,217.31 = 116,570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,971.01/223,217.31 = 116,570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,971.01x = 223,217.31 × 116,570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,971.01x = 26,020,480,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,020,480,889.73/161,971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,649.01

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