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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,087.12, 220,901.41 and 88,462.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,087.12, 220,901.41 and 88,462.87 is: 122,068.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,087.12 : 220,901.41 = 88,462.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,087.12/220,901.41 = 88,462.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,087.12x = 220,901.41 × 88,462.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,087.12x = 19,541,572,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541,572,273.33/160,087.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,068.36

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