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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,435.96, 221,398.98 and 88,814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,435.96, 221,398.98 and 88,814.44 is: 122,562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,435.96 : 221,398.98 = 88,814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,435.96/221,398.98 = 88,814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,435.96x = 221,398.98 × 88,814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,435.96x = 19,663,426,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663,426,425.27/160,435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,562.46

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