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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,991.54, 223,548.43 and 90,371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,991.54, 223,548.43 and 90,371.57 is: 124,712.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,991.54 : 223,548.43 = 90,371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,991.54/223,548.43 = 90,371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,991.54x = 223,548.43 × 90,371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,991.54x = 20,202,421,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202,421,020.54/161,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,712.81

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