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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,837.92, 221,981.76 and 97,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,837.92, 221,981.76 and 97,184.88 is: 134,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,837.92 : 221,981.76 = 97,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,837.92/221,981.76 = 97,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,837.92x = 221,981.76 × 97,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,837.92x = 21,573,270,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,573,270,707.79/160,837.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,130.50

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