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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,124.55, 220,972.76 and 87,527.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,124.55, 220,972.76 and 87,527.55 is: 120,788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,124.55 : 220,972.76 = 87,527.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,124.55/220,972.76 = 87,527.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,124.55x = 220,972.76 × 87,527.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,124.55x = 19,341,204,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,341,204,299.54/160,124.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,788.50

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