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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,034.46, 220,846.71 and 88,419.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,034.46, 220,846.71 and 88,419.42 is: 122,018.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,034.46 : 220,846.71 = 88,419.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,034.46/220,846.71 = 88,419.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,034.46x = 220,846.71 × 88,419.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,034.46x = 19,527,138,007.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,527,138,007.11/160,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,018.33

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