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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,383.34, 221,319.84 and 88,759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,383.34, 221,319.84 and 88,759.09 is: 122,482.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,383.34 : 221,319.84 = 88,759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,383.34/221,319.84 = 88,759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,383.34x = 221,319.84 × 88,759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,383.34x = 19,644,148,206.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644,148,206.84/160,383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,482.47

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