Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,256.97, 221,128.20 and 88,623
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 160,256.97, 221,128.20 and 88,623 is: 122,285.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,256.97 : 221,128.20 = 88,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,256.97/221,128.20 = 88,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,256.97x = 221,128.20 × 88,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,256.97x = 19,597,044,468.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,597,044,468.60/160,256.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,285.13
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