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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,371.46, 232,381.51 and 160,804.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,371.46, 232,381.51 and 160,804.44 is: 221,937.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,371.46 : 232,381.51 = 160,804.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,371.46/232,381.51 = 160,804.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,371.46x = 232,381.51 × 160,804.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,371.46x = 37,367,978,179.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,367,978,179.89/168,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,937.72

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