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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,137.03, 220,979.59 and 88,512.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,137.03, 220,979.59 and 88,512.78 is: 122,142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,137.03 : 220,979.59 = 88,512.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,137.03/220,979.59 = 88,512.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,137.03x = 220,979.59 × 88,512.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,137.03x = 19,559,517,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559,517,834.16/160,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,142.38

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