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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,197.41, 221,063.50 and 88,573.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,197.41, 221,063.50 and 88,573.13 is: 122,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,197.41 : 221,063.50 = 88,573.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,197.41/221,063.50 = 88,573.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,197.41x = 221,063.50 × 88,573.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,197.41x = 19,580,286,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,580,286,123.76/160,197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,225.98

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