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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,257.06, 221,153.63 and 88,634.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,257.06, 221,153.63 and 88,634.43 is: 122,314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,257.06 : 221,153.63 = 88,634.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,257.06/221,153.63 = 88,634.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,257.06x = 221,153.63 × 88,634.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,257.06x = 19,601,825,494.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601,825,494.31/160,257.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,314.90

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