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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,182.96, 221,040.88 and 88,563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,182.96, 221,040.88 and 88,563.84 is: 122,211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,182.96 : 221,040.88 = 88,563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,182.96/221,040.88 = 88,563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,182.96x = 221,040.88 × 88,563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,182.96x = 19,576,229,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,576,229,129.78/160,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,211.68

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