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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,145.47, 221,002.07 and 88,526.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,145.47, 221,002.07 and 88,526.69 is: 122,167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,145.47 : 221,002.07 = 88,526.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,145.47/221,002.07 = 88,526.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,145.47x = 221,002.07 × 88,526.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,145.47x = 19,564,581,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,564,581,740.25/160,145.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,167.56

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