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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,095.87, 220,926.56 and 96,421.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,095.87, 220,926.56 and 96,421.23 is: 133,057.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,095.87 : 220,926.56 = 96,421.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,095.87/220,926.56 = 96,421.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,095.87x = 220,926.56 × 96,421.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,095.87x = 21,302,010,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,302,010,172.76/160,095.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,057.84

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