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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,401.36, 221,206.80 and 137,732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,401.36, 221,206.80 and 137,732.64 is: 189,944.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,401.36 : 221,206.80 = 137,732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,401.36/221,206.80 = 137,732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,401.36x = 221,206.80 × 137,732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,401.36x = 30,467,396,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,467,396,549.95/160,401.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,944.75

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