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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,436.93, 221,333.44 and 96,739.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,436.93, 221,333.44 and 96,739.34 is: 133,458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,436.93 : 221,333.44 = 96,739.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,436.93/221,333.44 = 96,739.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,436.93x = 221,333.44 × 96,739.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,436.93x = 21,411,650,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,411,650,905.53/160,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,458.37

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