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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,489.97, 221,476.02 and 88,869.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,489.97, 221,476.02 and 88,869.99 is: 122,640.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,489.97 : 221,476.02 = 88,869.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,489.97/221,476.02 = 88,869.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,489.97x = 221,476.02 × 88,869.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,489.97x = 19,682,570,130.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,682,570,130.91/160,489.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,640.50

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