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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,132.59, 220,991.58 and 88,519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,132.59, 220,991.58 and 88,519.26 is: 122,161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,132.59 : 220,991.58 = 88,519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,132.59/220,991.58 = 88,519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,132.59x = 220,991.58 × 88,519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,132.59x = 19,562,011,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,562,011,127.83/160,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,161.34

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