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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,161.81, 221,006.38 and 88,530.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,161.81, 221,006.38 and 88,530.27 is: 122,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,161.81 : 221,006.38 = 88,530.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,161.81/221,006.38 = 88,530.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,161.81x = 221,006.38 × 88,530.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,161.81x = 19,565,754,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,565,754,493.12/160,161.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,162.42

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