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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,150.54, 221,004.73 and 88,529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,150.54, 221,004.73 and 88,529.03 is: 122,168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,150.54 : 221,004.73 = 88,529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,150.54/221,004.73 = 88,529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,150.54x = 221,004.73 × 88,529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,150.54x = 19,565,334,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,565,334,372.31/160,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,168.39

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