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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,293.52, 221,211.57 and 88,672.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,293.52, 221,211.57 and 88,672.31 is: 122,371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,293.52 : 221,211.57 = 88,672.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,293.52/221,211.57 = 88,672.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,293.52x = 221,211.57 × 88,672.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,293.52x = 19,615,340,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615,340,910.63/160,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,371.39

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