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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,167.92, 221,022.24 and 88,543.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,167.92, 221,022.24 and 88,543.67 is: 122,185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,167.92 : 221,022.24 = 88,543.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,167.92/221,022.24 = 88,543.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,167.92x = 221,022.24 × 88,543.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,167.92x = 19,570,120,281.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,570,120,281.22/160,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,185.02

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