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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,986.08, 223,544.16 and 90,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,986.08, 223,544.16 and 90,369.12 is: 124,711.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,986.08 : 223,544.16 = 90,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,986.08/223,544.16 = 90,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,986.08x = 223,544.16 × 90,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,986.08x = 20,201,489,020.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201,489,020.34/161,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,711.27

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