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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,384.42, 221,307.33 and 88,764.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,384.42, 221,307.33 and 88,764.27 is: 122,481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,384.42 : 221,307.33 = 88,764.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,384.42/221,307.33 = 88,764.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,384.42x = 221,307.33 × 88,764.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,384.42x = 19,644,183,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644,183,593.10/160,384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,481.87

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