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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,272.45, 221,244.03 and 99,872.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,272.45, 221,244.03 and 99,872.91 is: 137,867.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,272.45 : 221,244.03 = 99,872.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,272.45/221,244.03 = 99,872.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,272.45x = 221,244.03 × 99,872.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,272.45x = 22,096,285,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,096,285,096.23/160,272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,867.02

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