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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,236.99, 221,154.78 and 96,574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,236.99, 221,154.78 and 96,574.84 is: 133,289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,236.99 : 221,154.78 = 96,574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,236.99/221,154.78 = 96,574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,236.99x = 221,154.78 × 96,574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,236.99x = 21,357,987,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,357,987,493.74/160,236.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,289.99

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