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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,974.44, 223,513.92 and 101,542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,974.44, 223,513.92 and 101,542.68 is: 140,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,974.44 : 223,513.92 = 101,542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,974.44/223,513.92 = 101,542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,974.44x = 223,513.92 × 101,542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,974.44x = 22,696,202,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,696,202,454.11/161,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,122.12

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