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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,489.74, 221,475.83 and 88,869.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,489.74, 221,475.83 and 88,869.77 is: 122,640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,489.74 : 221,475.83 = 88,869.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,489.74/221,475.83 = 88,869.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,489.74x = 221,475.83 × 88,869.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,489.74x = 19,682,504,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,682,504,520.93/160,489.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,640.27

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