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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,235.49, 221,152.71 and 96,573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,235.49, 221,152.71 and 96,573.34 is: 133,287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,235.49 : 221,152.71 = 96,573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,235.49/221,152.71 = 96,573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,235.49x = 221,152.71 × 96,573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,235.49x = 21,357,455,854.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,357,455,854.75/160,235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,287.92

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