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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,795.53, 221,693.91 and 114,909.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,795.53, 221,693.91 and 114,909.99 is: 158,430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,795.53 : 221,693.91 = 114,909.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,795.53/221,693.91 = 114,909.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,795.53x = 221,693.91 × 114,909.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,795.53x = 25,474,845,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,474,845,612.29/160,795.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,430.06

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