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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,498.71, 221,485.28 and 88,878.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,498.71, 221,485.28 and 88,878.51 is: 122,650.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,498.71 : 221,485.28 = 88,878.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,498.71/221,485.28 = 88,878.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,498.71x = 221,485.28 × 88,878.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,498.71x = 19,685,281,228.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,685,281,228.94/160,498.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,650.71

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