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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,048.57, 220,861.07 and 88,427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,048.57, 220,861.07 and 88,427.06 is: 122,026.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,048.57 : 220,861.07 = 88,427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,048.57/220,861.07 = 88,427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,048.57x = 220,861.07 × 88,427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,048.57x = 19,530,095,088.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,530,095,088.55/160,048.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,026.05

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