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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,468.08, 221,447.70 and 88,849.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,468.08, 221,447.70 and 88,849.38 is: 122,613.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,468.08 : 221,447.70 = 88,849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,468.08/221,447.70 = 88,849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,468.08x = 221,447.70 × 88,849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,468.08x = 19,675,490,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,490,847.43/160,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,613.11

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