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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,478.29, 221,466.93 and 88,858.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,478.29, 221,466.93 and 88,858.26 is: 122,628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,478.29 : 221,466.93 = 88,858.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,478.29/221,466.93 = 88,858.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,478.29x = 221,466.93 × 88,858.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,478.29x = 19,679,166,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679,166,047.34/160,478.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,628.21

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