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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,680.83, 221,586.59 and 96,139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,680.83, 221,586.59 and 96,139.73 is: 132,581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,680.83 : 221,586.59 = 96,139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,680.83/221,586.59 = 96,139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,680.83x = 221,586.59 × 96,139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,680.83x = 21,303,275,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,303,275,728.54/160,680.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,581.31

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