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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,051.14, 220,868.37 and 88,430.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,051.14, 220,868.37 and 88,430.13 is: 122,032.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,051.14 : 220,868.37 = 88,430.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,051.14/220,868.37 = 88,430.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,051.14x = 220,868.37 × 88,430.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,051.14x = 19,531,418,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531,418,671.99/160,051.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,032.36

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