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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,416.13, 221,371.58 and 88,794.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,416.13, 221,371.58 and 88,794.61 is: 122,535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,416.13 : 221,371.58 = 88,794.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,416.13/221,371.58 = 88,794.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,416.13x = 221,371.58 × 88,794.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,416.13x = 19,656,602,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,656,602,667.21/160,416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,535.08

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