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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,179.06, 221,036.13 and 88,558.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,179.06, 221,036.13 and 88,558.41 is: 122,204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,179.06 : 221,036.13 = 88,558.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,179.06/221,036.13 = 88,558.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,179.06x = 221,036.13 × 88,558.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,179.06x = 19,574,608,225.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,574,608,225.35/160,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,204.54

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