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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,310.52, 221,299.38 and 95,802.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,310.52, 221,299.38 and 95,802.51 is: 132,249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,310.52 : 221,299.38 = 95,802.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,310.52/221,299.38 = 95,802.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,310.52x = 221,299.38 × 95,802.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,310.52x = 21,201,036,065.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201,036,065.44/160,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,249.81

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