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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,464.58, 221,442.87 and 88,845.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,464.58, 221,442.87 and 88,845.86 is: 122,608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,464.58 : 221,442.87 = 88,845.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,464.58/221,442.87 = 88,845.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,464.58x = 221,442.87 × 88,845.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,464.58x = 19,674,282,226.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674,282,226.02/160,464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,608.26

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