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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,295.96, 221,216.50 and 96,654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,295.96, 221,216.50 and 96,654.28 is: 133,387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,295.96 : 221,216.50 = 96,654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,295.96/221,216.50 = 96,654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,295.96x = 221,216.50 × 96,654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,295.96x = 21,381,521,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,381,521,531.62/160,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,387.78

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