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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,457.08, 221,432.52 and 88,838.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,457.08, 221,432.52 and 88,838.38 is: 122,597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,457.08 : 221,432.52 = 88,838.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,457.08/221,432.52 = 88,838.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,457.08x = 221,432.52 × 88,838.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,457.08x = 19,671,706,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,671,706,356.12/160,457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,597.93

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