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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,189.44, 221,059.92 and 88,569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,189.44, 221,059.92 and 88,569.12 is: 122,224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,189.44 : 221,059.92 = 88,569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,189.44/221,059.92 = 88,569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,189.44x = 221,059.92 × 88,569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,189.44x = 19,579,082,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,579,082,581.67/160,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,224.55

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