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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,334.32, 221,245.52 and 88,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,334.32, 221,245.52 and 88,704.40 is: 122,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,334.32 : 221,245.52 = 88,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,334.32/221,245.52 = 88,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,334.32x = 221,245.52 × 88,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,334.32x = 19,625,451,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625,451,104.29/160,334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,403.31

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