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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,158.41, 221,018.52 and 96,508.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,158.41, 221,018.52 and 96,508.50 is: 133,181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,158.41 : 221,018.52 = 96,508.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,158.41/221,018.52 = 96,508.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,158.41x = 221,018.52 × 96,508.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,158.41x = 21,330,165,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,330,165,837.42/160,158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,181.68

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