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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,488.97, 221,474.64 and 88,868.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,488.97, 221,474.64 and 88,868.99 is: 122,639.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,488.97 : 221,474.64 = 88,868.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,488.97/221,474.64 = 88,868.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,488.97x = 221,474.64 × 88,868.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,488.97x = 19,682,226,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,682,226,015.70/160,488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,639.12

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