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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,418.52, 221,370.38 and 88,793.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,418.52, 221,370.38 and 88,793.48 is: 122,531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,418.52 : 221,370.38 = 88,793.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,418.52/221,370.38 = 88,793.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,418.52x = 221,370.38 × 88,793.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,418.52x = 19,656,246,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,656,246,409.12/160,418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,531.03

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