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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,139.35, 220,849.15 and 132,872.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,139.35, 220,849.15 and 132,872.26 is: 183,244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,139.35 : 220,849.15 = 132,872.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,139.35/220,849.15 = 132,872.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,139.35x = 220,849.15 × 132,872.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,139.35x = 29,344,725,679.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,344,725,679.58/160,139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,244.94

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