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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,196.91, 221,062.81 and 88,572.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,196.91, 221,062.81 and 88,572.63 is: 122,225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,196.91 : 221,062.81 = 88,572.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,196.91/221,062.81 = 88,572.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,196.91x = 221,062.81 × 88,572.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,196.91x = 19,580,114,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,580,114,476.89/160,196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,225.29

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