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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,324.92, 221,230.98 and 88,693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,324.92, 221,230.98 and 88,693.56 is: 122,387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,324.92 : 221,230.98 = 88,693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,324.92/221,230.98 = 88,693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,324.92x = 221,230.98 × 88,693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,324.92x = 19,621,763,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,621,763,198.49/160,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,387.48

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