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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,212.09, 221,093.83 and 87,615.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,212.09, 221,093.83 and 87,615.31 is: 120,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,212.09 : 221,093.83 = 87,615.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,212.09/221,093.83 = 87,615.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,212.09x = 221,093.83 × 87,615.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,212.09x = 19,371,204,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,371,204,454.54/160,212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,909.75

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