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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,597.72, 221,621.94 and 88,977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,597.72, 221,621.94 and 88,977.48 is: 122,787.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,597.72 : 221,621.94 = 88,977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,597.72/221,621.94 = 88,977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,597.72x = 221,621.94 × 88,977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,597.72x = 19,719,361,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,719,361,733.91/160,597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,787.31

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