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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,078.10, 220,910.95 and 87,485.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,078.10, 220,910.95 and 87,485.49 is: 120,731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,078.10 : 220,910.95 = 87,485.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,078.10/220,910.95 = 87,485.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,078.10x = 220,910.95 × 87,485.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,078.10x = 19,326,502,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,326,502,707.12/160,078.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,731.71

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