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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,357.98, 221,279.00 and 95,814.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,357.98, 221,279.00 and 95,814.38 is: 132,214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,357.98 : 221,279.00 = 95,814.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,357.98/221,279.00 = 95,814.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,357.98x = 221,279.00 × 95,814.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,357.98x = 21,201,708,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201,708,606.55/160,357.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,214.86

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