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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,237.85, 221,362.67 and 126,470.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,237.85, 221,362.67 and 126,470.57 is: 174,714.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,237.85 : 221,362.67 = 126,470.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,237.85/221,362.67 = 126,470.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,237.85x = 221,362.67 × 126,470.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,237.85x = 27,995,862,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995,862,260.99/160,237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,714.42

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