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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,341.62, 221,256.35 and 108,553.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,341.62, 221,256.35 and 108,553.37 is: 149,793.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,341.62 : 221,256.35 = 108,553.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,341.62/221,256.35 = 108,553.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,341.62x = 221,256.35 × 108,553.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,341.62x = 24,018,121,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,018,121,591.50/160,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,793.44

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