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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,349.55, 221,279.22 and 88,732.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,349.55, 221,279.22 and 88,732.59 is: 122,449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,349.55 : 221,279.22 = 88,732.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,349.55/221,279.22 = 88,732.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,349.55x = 221,279.22 × 88,732.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,349.55x = 19,634,678,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,634,678,303.78/160,349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,449.23

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