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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,563.96, 221,696.46 and 148,622.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,563.96, 221,696.46 and 148,622.04 is: 205,207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,563.96 : 221,696.46 = 148,622.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,563.96/221,696.46 = 148,622.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,563.96x = 221,696.46 × 148,622.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,563.96x = 32,948,980,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,948,980,145.98/160,563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,207.82

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