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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,512.93, 221,499.94 and 87,916.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,512.93, 221,499.94 and 87,916.14 is: 121,319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,512.93 : 221,499.94 = 87,916.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,512.93/221,499.94 = 87,916.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,512.93x = 221,499.94 × 87,916.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,512.93x = 19,473,419,104.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473,419,104.08/160,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,319.94

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