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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,180.92, 221,038.83 and 88,551.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,180.92, 221,038.83 and 88,551.27 is: 122,194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,180.92 : 221,038.83 = 88,551.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,180.92/221,038.83 = 88,551.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,180.92x = 221,038.83 × 88,551.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,180.92x = 19,573,269,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,573,269,115.81/160,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,194.76

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