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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,152.32, 221,006.98 and 88,535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,152.32, 221,006.98 and 88,535.36 is: 122,177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,152.32 : 221,006.98 = 88,535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,152.32/221,006.98 = 88,535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,152.32x = 221,006.98 × 88,535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,152.32x = 19,566,932,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566,932,536.81/160,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,177.02

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