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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,276.10, 221,111.52 and 96,577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,276.10, 221,111.52 and 96,577.70 is: 133,235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,276.10 : 221,111.52 = 96,577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,276.10/221,111.52 = 96,577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,276.10x = 221,111.52 × 96,577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,276.10x = 21,354,442,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,354,442,045.10/160,276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,235.35

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