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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,240.72, 221,131.20 and 88,619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,240.72, 221,131.20 and 88,619.44 is: 122,294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,240.72 : 221,131.20 = 88,619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,240.72/221,131.20 = 88,619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,240.72x = 221,131.20 × 88,619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,240.72x = 19,596,523,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,596,523,110.53/160,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,294.28

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