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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,486.61, 221,468.81 and 88,865.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,486.61, 221,468.81 and 88,865.09 is: 122,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,486.61 : 221,468.81 = 88,865.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,486.61/221,468.81 = 88,865.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,486.61x = 221,468.81 × 88,865.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,486.61x = 19,680,844,181.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,680,844,181.17/160,486.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,632.32

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