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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,486.94, 221,702.67 and 128,179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,486.94, 221,702.67 and 128,179.14 is: 177,071.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,486.94 : 221,702.67 = 128,179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,486.94/221,702.67 = 128,179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,486.94x = 221,702.67 × 128,179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,486.94x = 28,417,657,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,417,657,576.30/160,486.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,071.46

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