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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,870.23, 221,574.76 and 119,903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,870.23, 221,574.76 and 119,903.08 is: 165,148.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,870.23 : 221,574.76 = 119,903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,870.23/221,574.76 = 119,903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,870.23x = 221,574.76 × 119,903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,870.23x = 26,567,495,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,567,495,066.39/160,870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,148.61

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