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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,117.94, 220,974.20 and 88,496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,117.94, 220,974.20 and 88,496.41 is: 122,131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,117.94 : 220,974.20 = 88,496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,117.94/220,974.20 = 88,496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,117.94x = 220,974.20 × 88,496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,117.94x = 19,555,423,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555,423,402.62/160,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,131.37

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