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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,416.57, 221,372.18 and 88,795.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,416.57, 221,372.18 and 88,795.05 is: 122,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,416.57 : 221,372.18 = 88,795.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,416.57/221,372.18 = 88,795.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,416.57x = 221,372.18 × 88,795.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,416.57x = 19,656,753,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,656,753,791.71/160,416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,535.69

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