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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,431.71, 221,397.50 and 88,812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,431.71, 221,397.50 and 88,812.92 is: 122,562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,431.71 : 221,397.50 = 88,812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,431.71/221,397.50 = 88,812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,431.71x = 221,397.50 × 88,812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,431.71x = 19,662,959,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,662,959,231.23/160,431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,562.80

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