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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,037.34, 220,855.92 and 88,421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,037.34, 220,855.92 and 88,421.88 is: 122,024.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,037.34 : 220,855.92 = 88,421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,037.34/220,855.92 = 88,421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,037.34x = 220,855.92 × 88,421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,037.34x = 19,528,495,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,528,495,655.53/160,037.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,024.62

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