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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,135.64, 220,977.72 and 88,511.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,135.64, 220,977.72 and 88,511.39 is: 122,140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,135.64 : 220,977.72 = 88,511.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,135.64/220,977.72 = 88,511.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,135.64x = 220,977.72 × 88,511.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,135.64x = 19,559,044,051.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559,044,051.34/160,135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,140.48

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