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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,465.55, 221,449.38 and 88,845.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,465.55, 221,449.38 and 88,845.57 is: 122,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,465.55 : 221,449.38 = 88,845.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,465.55/221,449.38 = 88,845.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,465.55x = 221,449.38 × 88,845.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,465.55x = 19,674,796,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674,796,170.13/160,465.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,610.72

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