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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,168.16, 221,022.59 and 88,543.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,168.16, 221,022.59 and 88,543.91 is: 122,185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,168.16 : 221,022.59 = 88,543.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,168.16/221,022.59 = 88,543.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,168.16x = 221,022.59 × 88,543.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,168.16x = 19,570,204,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,570,204,426.76/160,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,185.36

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