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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,611,973.67, 221,645,852.25 and 87,273,115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,611,973.67, 221,645,852.25 and 87,273,115.67 is: 120,437,621.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,611,973.67 : 221,645,852.25 = 87,273,115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,611,973.67/221,645,852.25 = 87,273,115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,611,973.67x = 221,645,852.25 × 87,273,115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,611,973.67x = 19,343,724,101,189,980
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343,724,101,189,980/160,611,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,437,621.55

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