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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,009.60, 220,808.94 and 88,388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,009.60, 220,808.94 and 88,388.08 is: 121,973.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,009.60 : 220,808.94 = 88,388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,009.60/220,808.94 = 88,388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,009.60x = 220,808.94 × 88,388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,009.60x = 19,516,878,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,516,878,253.44/160,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,973.17

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