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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,900.43, 224,965.35 and 160,900.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,900.43, 224,965.35 and 160,900.43 is: 224,965.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,900.43 : 224,965.35 = 160,900.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,900.43/224,965.35 = 160,900.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,900.43x = 224,965.35 × 160,900.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,900.43x = 36,197,020,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,197,020,425.27/160,900.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,965.35

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