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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,056.96, 220,877.76 and 88,441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,056.96, 220,877.76 and 88,441.92 is: 122,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,056.96 : 220,877.76 = 88,441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,056.96/220,877.76 = 88,441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,056.96x = 220,877.76 × 88,441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,056.96x = 19,534,853,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534,853,179.70/160,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,049.38

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