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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,346.97, 221,097.74 and 119,931.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,346.97, 221,097.74 and 119,931.21 is: 165,369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,346.97 : 221,097.74 = 119,931.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,346.97/221,097.74 = 119,931.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,346.97x = 221,097.74 × 119,931.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,346.97x = 26,516,518,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,516,518,886.81/160,346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,369.63

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