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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,365.70, 221,299.22 and 88,748.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,365.70, 221,299.22 and 88,748.74 is: 122,470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,365.70 : 221,299.22 = 88,748.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,365.70/221,299.22 = 88,748.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,365.70x = 221,299.22 × 88,748.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,365.70x = 19,640,026,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,640,026,937.98/160,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,470.25

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