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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,881.06, 222,011.64 and 88,283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,881.06, 222,011.64 and 88,283.73 is: 121,829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,881.06 : 222,011.64 = 88,283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,881.06/222,011.64 = 88,283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,881.06x = 222,011.64 × 88,283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,881.06x = 19,600,015,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600,015,682.62/160,881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,829.23

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