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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,467.84, 221,452.53 and 88,847.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,467.84, 221,452.53 and 88,847.85 is: 122,613.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,467.84 : 221,452.53 = 88,847.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,467.84/221,452.53 = 88,847.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,467.84x = 221,452.53 × 88,847.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,467.84x = 19,675,581,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,581,167.56/160,467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,613.86

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