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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,068.72, 220,631.40 and 113,517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,068.72, 220,631.40 and 113,517.12 is: 156,466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,068.72 : 220,631.40 = 113,517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,068.72/220,631.40 = 113,517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,068.72x = 220,631.40 × 113,517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,068.72x = 25,045,441,109.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045,441,109.57/160,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,466.80

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