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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,147.56, 221,001.30 and 96,520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,147.56, 221,001.30 and 96,520.44 is: 133,196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,147.56 : 221,001.30 = 96,520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,147.56/221,001.30 = 96,520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,147.56x = 221,001.30 × 96,520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,147.56x = 21,331,142,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,331,142,716.57/160,147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,196.80

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