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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,431.91, 221,408.33 and 91,522.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,431.91, 221,408.33 and 91,522.89 is: 126,308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,431.91 : 221,408.33 = 91,522.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,431.91/221,408.33 = 91,522.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,431.91x = 221,408.33 × 91,522.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,431.91x = 20,263,930,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,263,930,231.67/160,431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,308.60

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