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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,247.08, 221,209.06 and 99,847.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,247.08, 221,209.06 and 99,847.56 is: 137,832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,247.08 : 221,209.06 = 99,847.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,247.08/221,209.06 = 99,847.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,247.08x = 221,209.06 × 99,847.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,247.08x = 22,087,185,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087,185,845.24/160,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,832.06

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