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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,606.72, 221,634.34 and 88,986.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,606.72, 221,634.34 and 88,986.48 is: 122,799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,606.72 : 221,634.34 = 88,986.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,606.72/221,634.34 = 88,986.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,606.72x = 221,634.34 × 88,986.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,606.72x = 19,722,459,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,722,459,763.72/160,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,799.72

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