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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,544.74, 221,548.80 and 88,924.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,544.74, 221,548.80 and 88,924.54 is: 122,714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,544.74 : 221,548.80 = 88,924.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,544.74/221,548.80 = 88,924.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,544.74x = 221,548.80 × 88,924.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,544.74x = 19,701,125,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701,125,127.55/160,544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,714.24

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