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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,186.38, 221,048.28 and 88,562.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,186.38, 221,048.28 and 88,562.22 is: 122,210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,186.38 : 221,048.28 = 88,562.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,186.38/221,048.28 = 88,562.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,186.38x = 221,048.28 × 88,562.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,186.38x = 19,576,526,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,576,526,403.98/160,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,210.93

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