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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,485.66, 221,471.28 and 88,870.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,485.66, 221,471.28 and 88,870.32 is: 122,641.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,485.66 : 221,471.28 = 88,870.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,485.66/221,471.28 = 88,870.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,485.66x = 221,471.28 × 88,870.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,485.66x = 19,682,223,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,682,223,524.41/160,485.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,641.63

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