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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,575.68, 221,594.28 and 88,960.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,575.68, 221,594.28 and 88,960.16 is: 122,764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,575.68 : 221,594.28 = 88,960.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,575.68/221,594.28 = 88,960.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,575.68x = 221,594.28 × 88,960.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,575.68x = 19,713,062,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,713,062,603.88/160,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,764.93

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