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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,346.92, 221,279.14 and 88,731.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,346.92, 221,279.14 and 88,731.84 is: 122,450.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,346.92 : 221,279.14 = 88,731.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,346.92/221,279.14 = 88,731.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,346.92x = 221,279.14 × 88,731.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,346.92x = 19,634,505,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,634,505,245.82/160,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,450.16

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