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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,338.43, 221,231.91 and 95,797.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,338.43, 221,231.91 and 95,797.98 is: 132,180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,338.43 : 221,231.91 = 95,797.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,338.43/221,231.91 = 95,797.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,338.43x = 221,231.91 × 95,797.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,338.43x = 21,193,570,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193,570,089.54/160,338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,180.23

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