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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,477.29, 221,465.55 and 88,857.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,477.29, 221,465.55 and 88,857.26 is: 122,626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,477.29 : 221,465.55 = 88,857.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,477.29/221,465.55 = 88,857.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,477.29x = 221,465.55 × 88,857.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,477.29x = 19,678,820,850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,678,820,850.07/160,477.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,626.83

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