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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,102.62, 220,798.58 and 132,835.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,102.62, 220,798.58 and 132,835.53 is: 183,194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,102.62 : 220,798.58 = 132,835.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,102.62/220,798.58 = 132,835.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,102.62x = 220,798.58 × 132,835.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,102.62x = 29,329,896,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,329,896,729.64/160,102.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,194.36

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