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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,177.32, 221,052.42 and 88,556.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,177.32, 221,052.42 and 88,556.04 is: 122,211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,177.32 : 221,052.42 = 88,556.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,177.32/221,052.42 = 88,556.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,177.32x = 221,052.42 × 88,556.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,177.32x = 19,575,526,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,575,526,947.62/160,177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,211.60

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