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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,591.24, 221,617.47 and 88,972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,591.24, 221,617.47 and 88,972.24 is: 122,782.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,591.24 : 221,617.47 = 88,972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,591.24/221,617.47 = 88,972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,591.24x = 221,617.47 × 88,972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,591.24x = 19,717,802,729.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,717,802,729.03/160,591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,782.55

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