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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,465.43, 221,449.21 and 88,845.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,465.43, 221,449.21 and 88,845.45 is: 122,610.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,465.43 : 221,449.21 = 88,845.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,465.43/221,449.21 = 88,845.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,465.43x = 221,449.21 × 88,845.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,465.43x = 19,674,753,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674,753,163.12/160,465.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,610.54

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