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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,168.05, 221,012.49 and 88,538.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,168.05, 221,012.49 and 88,538.13 is: 122,171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,168.05 : 221,012.49 = 88,538.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,168.05/221,012.49 = 88,538.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,168.05x = 221,012.49 × 88,538.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,168.05x = 19,568,032,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,568,032,571.24/160,168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,171.88

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