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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,150.41, 220,864.38 and 132,883.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,150.41, 220,864.38 and 132,883.29 is: 183,260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,150.41 : 220,864.38 = 132,883.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,150.41/220,864.38 = 132,883.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,150.41x = 220,864.38 × 132,883.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,150.41x = 29,349,185,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,349,185,458.21/160,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,260.13

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