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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,183.96, 221,042.26 and 88,564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,183.96, 221,042.26 and 88,564.84 is: 122,213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,183.96 : 221,042.26 = 88,564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,183.96/221,042.26 = 88,564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,183.96x = 221,042.26 × 88,564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,183.96x = 19,576,572,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,576,572,390.14/160,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,213.06

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