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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,173.39, 221,043.90 and 88,558.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,173.39, 221,043.90 and 88,558.05 is: 122,212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,173.39 : 221,043.90 = 88,558.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,173.39/221,043.90 = 88,558.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,173.39x = 221,043.90 × 88,558.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,173.39x = 19,575,216,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,575,216,748.40/160,173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,212.66

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