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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,207.92, 221,182.86 and 99,860.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,207.92, 221,182.86 and 99,860.31 is: 137,867.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,207.92 : 221,182.86 = 99,860.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,207.92/221,182.86 = 99,860.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,207.92x = 221,182.86 × 99,860.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,207.92x = 22,087,388,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087,388,966.29/160,207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,867.02

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