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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,386.35, 221,323.98 and 88,762.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,386.35, 221,323.98 and 88,762.10 is: 122,486.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,386.35 : 221,323.98 = 88,762.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,386.35/221,323.98 = 88,762.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,386.35x = 221,323.98 × 88,762.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,386.35x = 19,645,180,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,645,180,138.54/160,386.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,486.61

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