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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,038.65, 220,855.65 and 88,420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,038.65, 220,855.65 and 88,420.32 is: 122,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,038.65 : 220,855.65 = 88,420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,038.65/220,855.65 = 88,420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,038.65x = 220,855.65 × 88,420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,038.65x = 19,528,126,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,528,126,915.72/160,038.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,021.32

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