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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,359.98, 221,281.76 and 95,816.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,359.98, 221,281.76 and 95,816.38 is: 132,217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,359.98 : 221,281.76 = 95,816.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,359.98/221,281.76 = 95,816.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,359.98x = 221,281.76 × 95,816.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,359.98x = 21,202,417,203.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202,417,203.23/160,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,217.63

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