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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,446.06, 221,407.13 and 87,835.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,446.06, 221,407.13 and 87,835.05 is: 121,207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,446.06 : 221,407.13 = 87,835.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,446.06/221,407.13 = 87,835.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,446.06x = 221,407.13 × 87,835.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,446.06x = 19,447,306,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,447,306,553.49/160,446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,207.75

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