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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,117.68, 220,973.84 and 88,496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,117.68, 220,973.84 and 88,496.16 is: 122,131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,117.68 : 220,973.84 = 88,496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,117.68/220,973.84 = 88,496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,117.68x = 220,973.84 × 88,496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,117.68x = 19,555,336,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555,336,300.45/160,117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,131.02

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