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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,970.22, 222,198.53 and 138,217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,970.22, 222,198.53 and 138,217.84 is: 190,791.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,970.22 : 222,198.53 = 138,217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,970.22/222,198.53 = 138,217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,970.22x = 222,198.53 × 138,217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,970.22x = 30,711,799,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,711,799,621.19/160,970.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,791.81

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