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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,602.98, 221,736.06 and 103,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,602.98, 221,736.06 and 103,268 is: 142,576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,602.98 : 221,736.06 = 103,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,602.98/221,736.06 = 103,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,602.98x = 221,736.06 × 103,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,602.98x = 22,898,239,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,898,239,444.08/160,602.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,576.68

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