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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,746.24, 221,785.68 and 96,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,746.24, 221,785.68 and 96,189.24 is: 132,714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,746.24 : 221,785.68 = 96,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,746.24/221,785.68 = 96,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,746.24x = 221,785.68 × 96,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,746.24x = 21,333,396,002.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333,396,002.08/160,746.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,714.74

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