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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,197.66, 221,063.85 and 88,573.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,197.66, 221,063.85 and 88,573.38 is: 122,226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,197.66 : 221,063.85 = 88,573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,197.66/221,063.85 = 88,573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,197.66x = 221,063.85 × 88,573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,197.66x = 19,580,372,390.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,580,372,390.31/160,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,226.33

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