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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,349.02, 221,278.38 and 88,729.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,349.02, 221,278.38 and 88,729.02 is: 122,444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,349.02 : 221,278.38 = 88,729.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,349.02/221,278.38 = 88,729.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,349.02x = 221,278.38 × 88,729.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,349.02x = 19,633,813,970.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633,813,970.95/160,349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,444.24

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