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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,545.92, 221,660.52 and 100,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,545.92, 221,660.52 and 100,140.80 is: 138,261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,545.92 : 221,660.52 = 100,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,545.92/221,660.52 = 100,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,545.92x = 221,660.52 × 100,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,545.92x = 22,197,261,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197,261,801.22/160,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,261.14

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