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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,130.58, 220,988.82 and 88,517.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,130.58, 220,988.82 and 88,517.26 is: 122,158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,130.58 : 220,988.82 = 88,517.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,130.58/220,988.82 = 88,517.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,130.58x = 220,988.82 × 88,517.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,130.58x = 19,561,324,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,561,324,837.03/160,130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,158.58

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