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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,551.45, 221,350.93 and 138,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,551.45, 221,350.93 and 138,131.26 is: 190,440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,551.45 : 221,350.93 = 138,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,551.45/221,350.93 = 138,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,551.45x = 221,350.93 × 138,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,551.45x = 30,575,481,964.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,575,481,964.37/160,551.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,440.40

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