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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,167.63, 220,758.39 and 146,592.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,167.63, 220,758.39 and 146,592.99 is: 202,048.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,167.63 : 220,758.39 = 146,592.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,167.63/220,758.39 = 146,592.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,167.63x = 220,758.39 × 146,592.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,167.63x = 32,361,632,457.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,361,632,457.69/160,167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,048.52

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