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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,125.30, 220,969.71 and 88,508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,125.30, 220,969.71 and 88,508.34 is: 122,139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,125.30 : 220,969.71 = 88,508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,125.30/220,969.71 = 88,508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,125.30x = 220,969.71 × 88,508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,125.30x = 19,557,662,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557,662,222.38/160,125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,139.74

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