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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,762.68, 221,717.52 and 103,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,762.68, 221,717.52 and 103,411.44 is: 142,620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,762.68 : 221,717.52 = 103,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,762.68/221,717.52 = 103,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,762.68x = 221,717.52 × 103,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,762.68x = 22,928,128,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,928,128,016.43/160,762.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,620.96

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