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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,141.47, 220,996.54 and 88,522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,141.47, 220,996.54 and 88,522.68 is: 122,162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,141.47 : 220,996.54 = 88,522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,141.47/220,996.54 = 88,522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,141.47x = 220,996.54 × 88,522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,141.47x = 19,563,206,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,563,206,930.92/160,141.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,162.03

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