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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,341.07, 221,338.83 and 99,941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,341.07, 221,338.83 and 99,941.80 is: 137,962.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,341.07 : 221,338.83 = 99,941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,341.07/221,338.83 = 99,941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,341.07x = 221,338.83 × 99,941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,341.07x = 22,121,001,080.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,121,001,080.09/160,341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,962.16

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