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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,941.12, 222,231.36 and 104,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,941.12, 222,231.36 and 104,448.96 is: 144,225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,941.12 : 222,231.36 = 104,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,941.12/222,231.36 = 104,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,941.12x = 222,231.36 × 104,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,941.12x = 23,211,834,431.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,211,834,431.39/160,941.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,225.63

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