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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,454.28, 221,425.74 and 96,827.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,454.28, 221,425.74 and 96,827.16 is: 133,620.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,454.28 : 221,425.74 = 96,827.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,454.28/221,425.74 = 96,827.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,454.28x = 221,425.74 × 96,827.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,454.28x = 21,440,025,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,440,025,555.10/160,454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,620.78

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