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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,357.33, 221,278.08 and 95,813.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,357.33, 221,278.08 and 95,813.72 is: 132,213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,357.33 : 221,278.08 = 95,813.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,357.33/221,278.08 = 95,813.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,357.33x = 221,278.08 × 95,813.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,357.33x = 21,201,476,081.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201,476,081.96/160,357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,213.95

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