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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,295.96, 221,214.93 and 88,674.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,295.96, 221,214.93 and 88,674.75 is: 122,374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,295.96 : 221,214.93 = 88,674.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,295.96/221,214.93 = 88,674.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,295.96x = 221,214.93 × 88,674.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,295.96x = 19,616,178,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,616,178,614.02/160,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,374.75

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