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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,179.92, 221,037.45 and 88,550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,179.92, 221,037.45 and 88,550.27 is: 122,193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,179.92 : 221,037.45 = 88,550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,179.92/221,037.45 = 88,550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,179.92x = 221,037.45 × 88,550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,179.92x = 19,572,925,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572,925,877.61/160,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,193.38

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