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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,460.80, 221,444.08 and 88,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,460.80, 221,444.08 and 88,848.72 is: 122,615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,460.80 : 221,444.08 = 88,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,460.80/221,444.08 = 88,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,460.80x = 221,444.08 × 88,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,460.80x = 19,675,023,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,023,059.58/160,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,615.76

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