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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,938.44, 221,994 and 103,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,938.44, 221,994 and 103,652 is: 142,974.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,938.44 : 221,994 = 103,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,938.44/221,994 = 103,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,938.44x = 221,994 × 103,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,938.44x = 23,010,122,088
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010,122,088/160,938.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,974.68

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