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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,171.52, 221,041.31 and 88,556.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,171.52, 221,041.31 and 88,556.15 is: 122,210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,171.52 : 221,041.31 = 88,556.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,171.52/221,041.31 = 88,556.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,171.52x = 221,041.31 × 88,556.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,171.52x = 19,574,567,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,574,567,514.38/160,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,210.04

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