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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,337.60, 232,613.78 and 160,137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,337.60, 232,613.78 and 160,137.16 is: 221,282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,337.60 : 232,613.78 = 160,137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,337.60/232,613.78 = 160,137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,337.60x = 232,613.78 × 160,137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,337.60x = 37,250,110,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,250,110,106.06/168,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,282.17

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