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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,731.30, 221,553.03 and 126,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,731.30, 221,553.03 and 126,687 is: 174,626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,731.30 : 221,553.03 = 126,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,731.30/221,553.03 = 126,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,731.30x = 221,553.03 × 126,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,731.30x = 28,067,888,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,067,888,711.61/160,731.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,626.15

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