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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,149.84, 220,998.11 and 88,525.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,149.84, 220,998.11 and 88,525.25 is: 122,160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,149.84 : 220,998.11 = 88,525.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,149.84/220,998.11 = 88,525.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,149.84x = 220,998.11 × 88,525.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,149.84x = 19,563,911,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,563,911,389.66/160,149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,160.04

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