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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,521.36, 221,522.52 and 96,056.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,521.36, 221,522.52 and 96,056.88 is: 132,560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,521.36 : 221,522.52 = 96,056.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,521.36/221,522.52 = 96,056.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,521.36x = 221,522.52 × 96,056.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,521.36x = 21,278,762,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,278,762,120.94/160,521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,560.32

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