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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,512.14, 221,433.26 and 103,941.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,512.14, 221,433.26 and 103,941.74 is: 143,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,512.14 : 221,433.26 = 103,941.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,512.14/221,433.26 = 103,941.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,512.14x = 221,433.26 × 103,941.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,512.14x = 23,016,158,338.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,016,158,338.27/160,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,392.01

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