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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,176.03, 221,023.13 and 88,557.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,176.03, 221,023.13 and 88,557.45 is: 122,198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,176.03 : 221,023.13 = 88,557.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,176.03/221,023.13 = 88,557.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,176.03x = 221,023.13 × 88,557.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,176.03x = 19,573,244,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,573,244,341.03/160,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,198.34

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