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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,465.20, 221,448.90 and 88,845.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,465.20, 221,448.90 and 88,845.23 is: 122,610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,465.20 : 221,448.90 = 88,845.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,465.20/221,448.90 = 88,845.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,465.20x = 221,448.90 × 88,845.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,465.20x = 19,674,677,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674,677,346.50/160,465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,610.24

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