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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,395.78, 221,343.50 and 88,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,395.78, 221,343.50 and 88,774.28 is: 122,507.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,395.78 : 221,343.50 = 88,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,395.78/221,343.50 = 88,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,395.78x = 221,343.50 × 88,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,395.78x = 19,649,608,294.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649,608,294.59/160,395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,507.02

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