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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,306.02, 221,228.82 and 88,684.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,306.02, 221,228.82 and 88,684.88 is: 122,388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,306.02 : 221,228.82 = 88,684.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,306.02/221,228.82 = 88,684.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,306.02x = 221,228.82 × 88,684.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,306.02x = 19,619,650,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,619,650,248.10/160,306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,388.73

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