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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,966.19, 222,032.29 and 103,679.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,966.19, 222,032.29 and 103,679.75 is: 143,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,966.19 : 222,032.29 = 103,679.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,966.19/222,032.29 = 103,679.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,966.19x = 222,032.29 × 103,679.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,966.19x = 23,020,252,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,020,252,319.13/160,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,012.97

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