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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,352.52, 221,386.86 and 103,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,352.52, 221,386.86 and 103,014.96 is: 142,225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,352.52 : 221,386.86 = 103,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,352.52/221,386.86 = 103,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,352.52x = 221,386.86 × 103,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,352.52x = 22,806,158,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806,158,527.43/160,352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,225.13

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