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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,445.83, 221,417.01 and 88,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,445.83, 221,417.01 and 88,827.04 is: 122,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,445.83 : 221,417.01 = 88,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,445.83/221,417.01 = 88,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,445.83x = 221,417.01 × 88,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,445.83x = 19,667,817,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,667,817,603.95/160,445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,582.29

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