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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,208.21, 221,183.25 and 99,860.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,208.21, 221,183.25 and 99,860.58 is: 137,867.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,208.21 : 221,183.25 = 99,860.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,208.21/221,183.25 = 99,860.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,208.21x = 221,183.25 × 99,860.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,208.21x = 22,087,487,631.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087,487,631.29/160,208.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,867.39

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