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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,872.30, 221,849.96 and 96,331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,872.30, 221,849.96 and 96,331.88 is: 132,845.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,872.30 : 221,849.96 = 96,331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,872.30/221,849.96 = 96,331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,872.30x = 221,849.96 × 96,331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,872.30x = 21,371,224,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,371,224,610.49/160,872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,845.89

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