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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,403.67, 221,333.89 and 88,783.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,403.67, 221,333.89 and 88,783.52 is: 122,508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,403.67 : 221,333.89 = 88,783.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,403.67/221,333.89 = 88,783.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,403.67x = 221,333.89 × 88,783.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,403.67x = 19,650,801,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650,801,559.54/160,403.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,508.43

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