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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,241.48, 221,129.46 and 88,619.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,241.48, 221,129.46 and 88,619.96 is: 122,293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,241.48 : 221,129.46 = 88,619.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,241.48/221,129.46 = 88,619.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,241.48x = 221,129.46 × 88,619.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,241.48x = 19,596,484,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,596,484,452.85/160,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,293.46

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