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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,401.96, 221,351.40 and 88,777.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,401.96, 221,351.40 and 88,777.71 is: 122,511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,401.96 : 221,351.40 = 88,777.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,401.96/221,351.40 = 88,777.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,401.96x = 221,351.40 × 88,777.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,401.96x = 19,651,070,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,651,070,397.29/160,401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,511.41

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