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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,467.70, 221,452.35 and 88,847.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,467.70, 221,452.35 and 88,847.73 is: 122,613.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,467.70 : 221,452.35 = 88,847.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,467.70/221,452.35 = 88,847.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,467.70x = 221,452.35 × 88,847.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,467.70x = 19,675,538,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,538,600.67/160,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,613.70

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