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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,179.42, 221,036.76 and 88,549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,179.42, 221,036.76 and 88,549.77 is: 122,192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,179.42 : 221,036.76 = 88,549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,179.42/221,036.76 = 88,549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,179.42x = 221,036.76 × 88,549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,179.42x = 19,572,754,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572,754,259.55/160,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,192.69

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