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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,249.42, 221,135.34 and 88,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,249.42, 221,135.34 and 88,624.72 is: 122,297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,249.42 : 221,135.34 = 88,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,249.42/221,135.34 = 88,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,249.42x = 221,135.34 × 88,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,249.42x = 19,598,057,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,057,589.60/160,249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,297.21

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