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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,558.09, 221,360.12 and 138,137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,558.09, 221,360.12 and 138,137.92 is: 190,449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,558.09 : 221,360.12 = 138,137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,558.09/221,360.12 = 138,137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,558.09x = 221,360.12 × 138,137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,558.09x = 30,578,225,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,578,225,303.66/160,558.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,449.61

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