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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,936.44, 221,991.24 and 103,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,936.44, 221,991.24 and 103,650 is: 142,971.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,936.44 : 221,991.24 = 103,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,936.44/221,991.24 = 103,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,936.44x = 221,991.24 × 103,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,936.44x = 23,009,392,026
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,009,392,026/160,936.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,971.92

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