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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,118.70, 220,975.24 and 88,497.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,118.70, 220,975.24 and 88,497.18 is: 122,132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,118.70 : 220,975.24 = 88,497.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,118.70/220,975.24 = 88,497.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,118.70x = 220,975.24 × 88,497.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,118.70x = 19,555,685,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555,685,589.82/160,118.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,132.43

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