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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,179.39, 221,028.08 and 88,549.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,179.39, 221,028.08 and 88,549.47 is: 122,187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,179.39 : 221,028.08 = 88,549.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,179.39/221,028.08 = 88,549.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,179.39x = 221,028.08 × 88,549.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,179.39x = 19,571,918,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571,918,896.37/160,179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,187.50

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