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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,350.72, 221,224.32 and 123,567.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,350.72, 221,224.32 and 123,567.78 is: 170,477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,350.72 : 221,224.32 = 123,567.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,350.72/221,224.32 = 123,567.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,350.72x = 221,224.32 × 123,567.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,350.72x = 27,336,198,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,336,198,104.41/160,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,477.55

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