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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,247.92, 221,122.94 and 88,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,247.92, 221,122.94 and 88,618.20 is: 122,282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,247.92 : 221,122.94 = 88,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,247.92/221,122.94 = 88,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,247.92x = 221,122.94 × 88,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,247.92x = 19,595,516,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595,516,921.51/160,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,282.50

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