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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,605.78, 221,628.51 and 88,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,605.78, 221,628.51 and 88,008.24 is: 121,447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,605.78 : 221,628.51 = 88,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,605.78/221,628.51 = 88,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,605.78x = 221,628.51 × 88,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,605.78x = 19,505,135,098.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,505,135,098.92/160,605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,447.28

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