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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,487.24, 221,469.69 and 88,865.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,487.24, 221,469.69 and 88,865.73 is: 122,633.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,487.24 : 221,469.69 = 88,865.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,487.24/221,469.69 = 88,865.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,487.24x = 221,469.69 × 88,865.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,487.24x = 19,681,064,234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681,064,234.13/160,487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,633.20

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