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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,536.92, 280,556.41 and 160,446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,536.92, 280,556.41 and 160,446.14 is: 221,159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,536.92 : 280,556.41 = 160,446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,536.92/280,556.41 = 160,446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,536.92x = 280,556.41 × 160,446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,536.92x = 45,014,193,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,014,193,036.76/203,536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,159.84

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