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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,112.27, 220,956.57 and 87,517.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,112.27, 220,956.57 and 87,517.23 is: 120,774.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,112.27 : 220,956.57 = 87,517.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,112.27/220,956.57 = 87,517.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,112.27x = 220,956.57 × 87,517.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,112.27x = 19,337,506,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,337,506,519.11/160,112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,774.67

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