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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,173.02, 221,043.38 and 88,557.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,173.02, 221,043.38 and 88,557.66 is: 122,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,173.02 : 221,043.38 = 88,557.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,173.02/221,043.38 = 88,557.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,173.02x = 221,043.38 × 88,557.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,173.02x = 19,575,084,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,575,084,048.50/160,173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,212.12

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