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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,728.22, 221,760.02 and 126,631.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,728.22, 221,760.02 and 126,631.01 is: 174,715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,728.22 : 221,760.02 = 126,631.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,728.22/221,760.02 = 126,631.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,728.22x = 221,760.02 × 126,631.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,728.22x = 28,081,696,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,081,696,181.20/160,728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,715.41

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