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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,118.69, 220,975.23 and 88,497.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,118.69, 220,975.23 and 88,497.17 is: 122,132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,118.69 : 220,975.23 = 88,497.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,118.69/220,975.23 = 88,497.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,118.69x = 220,975.23 × 88,497.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,118.69x = 19,555,682,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555,682,495.10/160,118.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,132.42

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