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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,486.08, 221,468.08 and 88,864.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,486.08, 221,468.08 and 88,864.56 is: 122,631.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,486.08 : 221,468.08 = 88,864.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,486.08/221,468.08 = 88,864.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,486.08x = 221,468.08 × 88,864.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,486.08x = 19,680,663,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,680,663,261.08/160,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,631.59

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