Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,760.96, 221,896.32 and 97,088
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 160,760.96, 221,896.32 and 97,088 is: 134,009.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,760.96 : 221,896.32 = 97,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,760.96/221,896.32 = 97,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,760.96x = 221,896.32 × 97,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,760.96x = 21,543,469,916.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,543,469,916.16/160,760.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,009.34
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