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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,816.12, 221,744.39 and 102,595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,816.12, 221,744.39 and 102,595.14 is: 141,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,816.12 : 221,744.39 = 102,595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,816.12/221,744.39 = 102,595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,816.12x = 221,744.39 × 102,595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,816.12x = 22,749,896,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,749,896,223.29/160,816.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,465.27

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