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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,250.42, 221,136.72 and 88,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,250.42, 221,136.72 and 88,625.72 is: 122,298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,250.42 : 221,136.72 = 88,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,250.42/221,136.72 = 88,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,250.42x = 221,136.72 × 88,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,250.42x = 19,598,401,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,401,028.44/160,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,298.59

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