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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,413.56, 221,339.34 and 100,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,413.56, 221,339.34 and 100,763 is: 139,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,413.56 : 221,339.34 = 100,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,413.56/221,339.34 = 100,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,413.56x = 221,339.34 × 100,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,413.56x = 22,302,815,916.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302,815,916.42/160,413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,033.23

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