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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,016.07, 220,814.02 and 88,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,016.07, 220,814.02 and 88,382.24 is: 121,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,016.07 : 220,814.02 = 88,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,016.07/220,814.02 = 88,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,016.07x = 220,814.02 × 88,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,016.07x = 19,516,036,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,516,036,165.02/160,016.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,962.98

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