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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,270.35, 221,103.59 and 96,571.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,270.35, 221,103.59 and 96,571.95 is: 133,227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,270.35 : 221,103.59 = 96,571.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,270.35/221,103.59 = 96,571.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,270.35x = 221,103.59 × 96,571.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,270.35x = 21,352,404,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,352,404,355.44/160,270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,227.41

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