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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,979.40, 223,531.23 and 90,355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,979.40, 223,531.23 and 90,355.15 is: 124,689.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,979.40 : 223,531.23 = 90,355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,979.40/223,531.23 = 90,355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,979.40x = 223,531.23 × 90,355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,979.40x = 20,197,197,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197,197,816.33/161,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,689.92

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