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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,055.08, 220,845.78 and 96,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,055.08, 220,845.78 and 96,397 is: 133,009.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,055.08 : 220,845.78 = 96,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,055.08/220,845.78 = 96,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,055.08x = 220,845.78 × 96,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,055.08x = 21,288,870,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,288,870,654.66/160,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,009.65

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