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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,161.33, 221,016.47 and 95,641.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,161.33, 221,016.47 and 95,641.41 is: 131,981.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,161.33 : 221,016.47 = 95,641.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,161.33/221,016.47 = 95,641.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,161.33x = 221,016.47 × 95,641.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,161.33x = 21,138,325,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,138,325,240.73/160,161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,981.46

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