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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,449.39, 221,423.42 and 95,985.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,449.39, 221,423.42 and 95,985.14 is: 132,461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,449.39 : 221,423.42 = 95,985.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,449.39/221,423.42 = 95,985.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,449.39x = 221,423.42 × 95,985.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,449.39x = 21,253,357,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,253,357,100.82/160,449.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,461.44

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