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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,467.33, 221,451.83 and 88,847.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,467.33, 221,451.83 and 88,847.35 is: 122,613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,467.33 : 221,451.83 = 88,847.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,467.33/221,451.83 = 88,847.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,467.33x = 221,451.83 × 88,847.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,467.33x = 19,675,408,248.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,408,248.15/160,467.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,613.17

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