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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,536.52, 221,447.28 and 103,949.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,536.52, 221,447.28 and 103,949.11 is: 143,389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,536.52 : 221,447.28 = 103,949.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,536.52/221,447.28 = 103,949.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,536.52x = 221,447.28 × 103,949.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,536.52x = 23,019,247,667.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,019,247,667.92/160,536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,389.48

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