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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,596.77, 221,575.96 and 96,908.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,596.77, 221,575.96 and 96,908.45 is: 133,704.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,596.77 : 221,575.96 = 96,908.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,596.77/221,575.96 = 96,908.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,596.77x = 221,575.96 × 96,908.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,596.77x = 21,472,582,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,472,582,840.86/160,596.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,704.95

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