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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,421.07, 221,378.39 and 88,799.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,421.07, 221,378.39 and 88,799.55 is: 122,541.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,421.07 : 221,378.39 = 88,799.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,421.07/221,378.39 = 88,799.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,421.07x = 221,378.39 × 88,799.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,421.07x = 19,658,301,411.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,658,301,411.72/160,421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,541.89

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