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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,187.13, 221,049.36 and 88,562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,187.13, 221,049.36 and 88,562.88 is: 122,211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,187.13 : 221,049.36 = 88,562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,187.13/221,049.36 = 88,562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,187.13x = 221,049.36 × 88,562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,187.13x = 19,576,767,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,576,767,943.76/160,187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,211.87

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