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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,351.32, 221,281.56 and 88,727.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,351.32, 221,281.56 and 88,727.10 is: 122,441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,351.32 : 221,281.56 = 88,727.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,351.32/221,281.56 = 88,727.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,351.32x = 221,281.56 × 88,727.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,351.32x = 19,633,671,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633,671,102.28/160,351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,441.59

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