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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,974.35, 223,523.08 and 89,377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,974.35, 223,523.08 and 89,377.92 is: 123,340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,974.35 : 223,523.08 = 89,377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,974.35/223,523.08 = 89,377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,974.35x = 223,523.08 × 89,377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,974.35x = 19,978,027,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,978,027,738.95/161,974.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,340.69

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