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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,348.80, 221,265.42 and 88,726.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,348.80, 221,265.42 and 88,726.98 is: 122,434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,348.80 : 221,265.42 = 88,726.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,348.80/221,265.42 = 88,726.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,348.80x = 221,265.42 × 88,726.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,348.80x = 19,632,212,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632,212,495.03/160,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,434.42

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