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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,171.62, 223,795.50 and 88,584.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,171.62, 223,795.50 and 88,584.11 is: 122,245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,171.62 : 223,795.50 = 88,584.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,171.62/223,795.50 = 88,584.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,171.62x = 223,795.50 × 88,584.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,171.62x = 19,824,725,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824,725,748.99/162,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,245.34

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