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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,178.03, 221,050.29 and 88,562.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,178.03, 221,050.29 and 88,562.66 is: 122,219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,178.03 : 221,050.29 = 88,562.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,178.03/221,050.29 = 88,562.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,178.03x = 221,050.29 × 88,562.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,178.03x = 19,576,801,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,576,801,676.17/160,178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,219.02

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