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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,596.52, 221,575.62 and 96,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,596.52, 221,575.62 and 96,908.20 is: 133,704.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,596.52 : 221,575.62 = 96,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,596.52/221,575.62 = 96,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,596.52x = 221,575.62 × 96,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,596.52x = 21,472,494,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,472,494,498.08/160,596.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,704.61

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