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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,580.12, 221,602.28 and 88,964.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,580.12, 221,602.28 and 88,964.37 is: 122,771.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,580.12 : 221,602.28 = 88,964.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,580.12/221,602.28 = 88,964.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,580.12x = 221,602.28 × 88,964.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,580.12x = 19,714,706,785.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,714,706,785.94/160,580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,771.78

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