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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,557.59, 221,359.42 and 138,137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,557.59, 221,359.42 and 138,137.42 is: 190,448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,557.59 : 221,359.42 = 138,137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,557.59/221,359.42 = 138,137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,557.59x = 221,359.42 × 138,137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,557.59x = 30,578,018,410.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,578,018,410.04/160,557.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,448.91

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