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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,388.60, 221,248.98 and 103,036.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,388.60, 221,248.98 and 103,036.95 is: 142,134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,388.60 : 221,248.98 = 103,036.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,388.60/221,248.98 = 103,036.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,388.60x = 221,248.98 × 103,036.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,388.60x = 22,796,820,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,796,820,089.81/160,388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,134.92

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