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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,430.21, 221,296.62 and 103,050.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,430.21, 221,296.62 and 103,050.01 is: 142,146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,430.21 : 221,296.62 = 103,050.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,430.21/221,296.62 = 103,050.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,430.21x = 221,296.62 × 103,050.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,430.21x = 22,804,618,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804,618,903.97/160,430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,146.66

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