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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,945.44, 222,003.66 and 103,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,945.44, 222,003.66 and 103,659 is: 142,984.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,945.44 : 222,003.66 = 103,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,945.44/222,003.66 = 103,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,945.44x = 222,003.66 × 103,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,945.44x = 23,012,677,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,012,677,391.94/160,945.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,984.34

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