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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,013.68, 220,818.98 and 87,417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,013.68, 220,818.98 and 87,417.56 is: 120,636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,013.68 : 220,818.98 = 87,417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,013.68/220,818.98 = 87,417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,013.68x = 220,818.98 × 87,417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,013.68x = 19,303,456,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,303,456,433.29/160,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,636.29

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