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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,883.46, 222,014.96 and 88,286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,883.46, 222,014.96 and 88,286.14 is: 121,832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,883.46 : 222,014.96 = 88,286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,883.46/222,014.96 = 88,286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,883.46x = 222,014.96 × 88,286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,883.46x = 19,600,843,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600,843,840.65/160,883.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,832.56

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