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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,296.60, 221,139.78 and 96,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,296.60, 221,139.78 and 96,598.20 is: 133,263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,296.60 : 221,139.78 = 96,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,296.60/221,139.78 = 96,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,296.60x = 221,139.78 × 96,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,296.60x = 21,361,704,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,361,704,696.40/160,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,263.62

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