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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,042.61, 220,839.98 and 88,418.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,042.61, 220,839.98 and 88,418.36 is: 122,006.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,042.61 : 220,839.98 = 88,418.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,042.61/220,839.98 = 88,418.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,042.61x = 220,839.98 × 88,418.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,042.61x = 19,526,308,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,526,308,854.03/160,042.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,006.94

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