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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,247.74, 221,145.21 and 88,632.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,247.74, 221,145.21 and 88,632.61 is: 122,314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,247.74 : 221,145.21 = 88,632.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,247.74/221,145.21 = 88,632.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,247.74x = 221,145.21 × 88,632.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,247.74x = 19,600,677,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600,677,151.30/160,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,314.84

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