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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,019.97, 220,826.86 and 88,399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,019.97, 220,826.86 and 88,399.99 is: 121,991.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,019.97 : 220,826.86 = 88,399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,019.97/220,826.86 = 88,399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,019.97x = 220,826.86 × 88,399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,019.97x = 19,521,092,215.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,521,092,215.73/160,019.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,991.60

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