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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,359.92, 221,297.12 and 88,744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,359.92, 221,297.12 and 88,744.88 is: 122,468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,359.92 : 221,297.12 = 88,744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,359.92/221,297.12 = 88,744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,359.92x = 221,297.12 × 88,744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,359.92x = 19,638,986,358.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,638,986,358.75/160,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,468.17

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