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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,587.31, 221,521.20 and 126,470.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,587.31, 221,521.20 and 126,470.11 is: 174,458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,587.31 : 221,521.20 = 126,470.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,587.31/221,521.20 = 126,470.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,587.31x = 221,521.20 × 126,470.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,587.31x = 28,015,810,531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,015,810,531.33/160,587.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,458.43

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