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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,168.06, 221,014.98 and 88,536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,168.06, 221,014.98 and 88,536.52 is: 122,171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,168.06 : 221,014.98 = 88,536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,168.06/221,014.98 = 88,536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,168.06x = 221,014.98 × 88,536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,168.06x = 19,567,897,197.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,567,897,197.07/160,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,171.03

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