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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,138.97, 220,982.27 and 88,514.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,138.97, 220,982.27 and 88,514.72 is: 122,145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,138.97 : 220,982.27 = 88,514.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,138.97/220,982.27 = 88,514.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,138.97x = 220,982.27 × 88,514.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,138.97x = 19,560,182,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,560,182,649.10/160,138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,145.05

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