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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,324.53, 221,213.39 and 96,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,324.53, 221,213.39 and 96,660.96 is: 133,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,324.53 : 221,213.39 = 96,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,324.53/221,213.39 = 96,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,324.53x = 221,213.39 × 96,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,324.53x = 21,382,698,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,382,698,158.95/160,324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,371.34

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