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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,481.83, 221,462.21 and 88,860.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,481.83, 221,462.21 and 88,860.31 is: 122,625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,481.83 : 221,462.21 = 88,860.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,481.83/221,462.21 = 88,860.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,481.83x = 221,462.21 × 88,860.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,481.83x = 19,679,200,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679,200,633.89/160,481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,625.72

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