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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,127.44, 220,987.34 and 88,505.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,127.44, 220,987.34 and 88,505.94 is: 122,144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,127.44 : 220,987.34 = 88,505.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,127.44/220,987.34 = 88,505.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,127.44x = 220,987.34 × 88,505.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,127.44x = 19,558,692,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,558,692,254.80/160,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,144.54

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