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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,138.57, 220,981.62 and 88,514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,138.57, 220,981.62 and 88,514.32 is: 122,144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,138.57 : 220,981.62 = 88,514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,138.57/220,981.62 = 88,514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,138.57x = 220,981.62 × 88,514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,138.57x = 19,560,037,826.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,560,037,826.80/160,138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,144.45

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