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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,133.59, 220,992.96 and 88,520.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,133.59, 220,992.96 and 88,520.26 is: 122,162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,133.59 : 220,992.96 = 88,520.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,133.59/220,992.96 = 88,520.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,133.59x = 220,992.96 × 88,520.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,133.59x = 19,562,354,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,562,354,277.37/160,133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,162.72

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