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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,437.57, 221,406.48 and 87,839.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,437.57, 221,406.48 and 87,839.25 is: 121,219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,437.57 : 221,406.48 = 87,839.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,437.57/221,406.48 = 87,839.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,437.57x = 221,406.48 × 87,839.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,437.57x = 19,448,179,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,448,179,148.34/160,437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,219.61

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