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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,246.33, 221,208.03 and 99,846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,246.33, 221,208.03 and 99,846.81 is: 137,831.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,246.33 : 221,208.03 = 99,846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,246.33/221,208.03 = 99,846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,246.33x = 221,208.03 × 99,846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,246.33x = 22,086,916,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,086,916,583.67/160,246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,831.03

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