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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,431.26, 221,401.77 and 88,809.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,431.26, 221,401.77 and 88,809.98 is: 122,561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,431.26 : 221,401.77 = 88,809.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,431.26/221,401.77 = 88,809.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,431.26x = 221,401.77 × 88,809.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,431.26x = 19,662,686,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,662,686,765.66/160,431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,561.44

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