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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,493.81, 221,443.43 and 95,049.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,493.81, 221,443.43 and 95,049.59 is: 131,145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,493.81 : 221,443.43 = 95,049.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,493.81/221,443.43 = 95,049.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,493.81x = 221,443.43 × 95,049.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,493.81x = 21,048,105,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,048,105,647.23/160,493.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,145.90

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