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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,726.92, 221,649.28 and 96,185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,726.92, 221,649.28 and 96,185.20 is: 132,643.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,726.92 : 221,649.28 = 96,185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,726.92/221,649.28 = 96,185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,726.92x = 221,649.28 × 96,185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,726.92x = 21,319,380,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,319,380,326.66/160,726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,643.49

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