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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,122.18, 220,969.47 and 87,525.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,122.18, 220,969.47 and 87,525.17 is: 120,785.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,122.18 : 220,969.47 = 87,525.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,122.18/220,969.47 = 87,525.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,122.18x = 220,969.47 × 87,525.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,122.18x = 19,340,390,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,340,390,426.56/160,122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,785.21

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