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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,362.01, 221,153.37 and 137,693.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,362.01, 221,153.37 and 137,693.89 is: 189,892.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,362.01 : 221,153.37 = 137,693.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,362.01/221,153.37 = 137,693.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,362.01x = 221,153.37 × 137,693.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,362.01x = 30,451,467,801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,451,467,801.91/160,362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,892.03

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