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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,972.01, 223,218.69 and 116,571.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,972.01, 223,218.69 and 116,571.18 is: 160,650.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,972.01 : 223,218.69 = 116,571.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,972.01/223,218.69 = 116,571.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,972.01x = 223,218.69 × 116,571.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,972.01x = 26,020,866,091.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,020,866,091.35/161,972.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,650.39

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