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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,588.23, 221,613.33 and 88,969.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,588.23, 221,613.33 and 88,969.24 is: 122,778.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,588.23 : 221,613.33 = 88,969.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,588.23/221,613.33 = 88,969.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,588.23x = 221,613.33 × 88,969.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,588.23x = 19,716,769,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,716,769,543.97/160,588.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,778.42

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