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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,189.38, 221,052.51 and 88,565.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,189.38, 221,052.51 and 88,565.13 is: 122,215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,189.38 : 221,052.51 = 88,565.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,189.38/221,052.51 = 88,565.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,189.38x = 221,052.51 × 88,565.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,189.38x = 19,577,544,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,577,544,284.98/160,189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,215.00

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