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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,945.12, 222,236.88 and 104,452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,945.12, 222,236.88 and 104,452.96 is: 144,231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,945.12 : 222,236.88 = 104,452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,945.12/222,236.88 = 104,452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,945.12x = 222,236.88 × 104,452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,945.12x = 23,213,299,937.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,213,299,937.16/160,945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,231.15

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