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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,144.66, 220,856.45 and 132,877.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,144.66, 220,856.45 and 132,877.54 is: 183,252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,144.66 : 220,856.45 = 132,877.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,144.66/220,856.45 = 132,877.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,144.66x = 220,856.45 × 132,877.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,144.66x = 29,346,861,769.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,346,861,769.13/160,144.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,252.20

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