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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,167.24, 221,029.56 and 88,550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,167.24, 221,029.56 and 88,550.28 is: 122,198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,167.24 : 221,029.56 = 88,550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,167.24/221,029.56 = 88,550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,167.24x = 221,029.56 × 88,550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,167.24x = 19,572,229,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572,229,426.28/160,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,198.71

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