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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,583.10, 221,606.46 and 88,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,583.10, 221,606.46 and 88,964.25 is: 122,771.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,583.10 : 221,606.46 = 88,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,583.10/221,606.46 = 88,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,583.10x = 221,606.46 × 88,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,583.10x = 19,715,052,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,715,052,509.06/160,583.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,771.65

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