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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,045.41, 220,793.27 and 96,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,045.41, 220,793.27 and 96,346.30 is: 132,916.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,045.41 : 220,793.27 = 96,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,045.41/220,793.27 = 96,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,045.41x = 220,793.27 × 96,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,045.41x = 21,272,614,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,272,614,629.40/160,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,916.12

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