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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,454.73, 221,442.38 and 88,834.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,454.73, 221,442.38 and 88,834.75 is: 122,600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,454.73 : 221,442.38 = 88,834.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,454.73/221,442.38 = 88,834.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,454.73x = 221,442.38 × 88,834.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,454.73x = 19,671,777,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,671,777,802.06/160,454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,600.18

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