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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,324.02, 221,253.67 and 88,702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,324.02, 221,253.67 and 88,702.88 is: 122,413.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,324.02 : 221,253.67 = 88,702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,324.02/221,253.67 = 88,702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,324.02x = 221,253.67 × 88,702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,324.02x = 19,625,837,739.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625,837,739.57/160,324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,413.58

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