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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,040.94, 220,858.80 and 88,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,040.94, 220,858.80 and 88,422.60 is: 122,024.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,040.94 : 220,858.80 = 88,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,040.94/220,858.80 = 88,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,040.94x = 220,858.80 × 88,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,040.94x = 19,528,909,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,528,909,328.88/160,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,024.46

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