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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,462.32, 221,437.90 and 88,846.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,462.32, 221,437.90 and 88,846.88 is: 122,608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,462.32 : 221,437.90 = 88,846.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,462.32/221,437.90 = 88,846.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,462.32x = 221,437.90 × 88,846.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,462.32x = 19,674,065,532.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674,065,532.62/160,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,608.63

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