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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,233.49, 221,149.95 and 96,571.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,233.49, 221,149.95 and 96,571.34 is: 133,285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,233.49 : 221,149.95 = 96,571.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,233.49/221,149.95 = 96,571.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,233.49x = 221,149.95 × 96,571.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,233.49x = 21,356,746,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,356,746,373.85/160,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,285.16

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