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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,901.43, 224,966.75 and 160,901.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,901.43, 224,966.75 and 160,901.43 is: 224,966.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,901.43 : 224,966.75 = 160,901.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,901.43/224,966.75 = 160,901.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,901.43x = 224,966.75 × 160,901.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,901.43x = 36,197,471,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,197,471,777.45/160,901.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,966.75

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