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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,498.46, 221,484.93 and 88,878.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,498.46, 221,484.93 and 88,878.26 is: 122,650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,498.46 : 221,484.93 = 88,878.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,498.46/221,484.93 = 88,878.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,498.46x = 221,484.93 × 88,878.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,498.46x = 19,685,195,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,685,195,194.62/160,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,650.37

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