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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,158.16, 221,013.96 and 87,558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,158.16, 221,013.96 and 87,558.16 is: 120,827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,158.16 : 221,013.96 = 87,558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,158.16/221,013.96 = 87,558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,158.16x = 221,013.96 × 87,558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,158.16x = 19,351,575,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351,575,671.91/160,158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,827.91

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