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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,187.16, 221,110.74 and 112,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,187.16, 221,110.74 and 112,452.24 is: 155,220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,187.16 : 221,110.74 = 112,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,187.16/221,110.74 = 112,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,187.16x = 221,110.74 × 112,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,187.16x = 24,864,398,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,864,398,001.06/160,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,220.92

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