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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,162.56, 221,007.42 and 88,531.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,162.56, 221,007.42 and 88,531.02 is: 122,163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,162.56 : 221,007.42 = 88,531.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,162.56/221,007.42 = 88,531.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,162.56x = 221,007.42 × 88,531.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,162.56x = 19,566,012,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566,012,320.17/160,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,163.46

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