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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,891.10, 221,242.38 and 139,633.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,891.10, 221,242.38 and 139,633.46 is: 192,010.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,891.10 : 221,242.38 = 139,633.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,891.10/221,242.38 = 139,633.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,891.10x = 221,242.38 × 139,633.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,891.10x = 30,892,839,018.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,892,839,018.03/160,891.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,010.86

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