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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,215.42, 221,088.42 and 88,590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,215.42, 221,088.42 and 88,590.72 is: 122,250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,215.42 : 221,088.42 = 88,590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,215.42/221,088.42 = 88,590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,215.42x = 221,088.42 × 88,590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,215.42x = 19,586,382,311.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,586,382,311.46/160,215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,250.29

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