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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,067.79, 220,894.13 and 87,470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,067.79, 220,894.13 and 87,470.68 is: 120,709.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,067.79 : 220,894.13 = 87,470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,067.79/220,894.13 = 87,470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,067.79x = 220,894.13 × 87,470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,067.79x = 19,321,759,759.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,321,759,759.11/160,067.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,709.86

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