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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,489.41, 221,472.66 and 88,867.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,489.41, 221,472.66 and 88,867.89 is: 122,636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,489.41 : 221,472.66 = 88,867.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,489.41/221,472.66 = 88,867.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,489.41x = 221,472.66 × 88,867.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,489.41x = 19,681,808,007.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681,808,007.23/160,489.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,636.18

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