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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,464.83, 221,448.38 and 88,844.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,464.83, 221,448.38 and 88,844.85 is: 122,609.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,464.83 : 221,448.38 = 88,844.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,464.83/221,448.38 = 88,844.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,464.83x = 221,448.38 × 88,844.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,464.83x = 19,674,547,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674,547,910.74/160,464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,609.72

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