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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,732.30, 221,554.41 and 126,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,732.30, 221,554.41 and 126,688 is: 174,627.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,732.30 : 221,554.41 = 126,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,732.30/221,554.41 = 126,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,732.30x = 221,554.41 × 126,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,732.30x = 28,068,285,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,068,285,094.08/160,732.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,627.53

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