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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,487.19, 221,236.52 and 122,180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,487.19, 221,236.52 and 122,180.06 is: 168,428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,487.19 : 221,236.52 = 122,180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,487.19/221,236.52 = 122,180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,487.19x = 221,236.52 × 122,180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,487.19x = 27,030,691,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,030,691,229.98/160,487.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,428.96

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