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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,211.46, 221,093.24 and 88,596.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,211.46, 221,093.24 and 88,596.33 is: 122,263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,211.46 : 221,093.24 = 88,596.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,211.46/221,093.24 = 88,596.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,211.46x = 221,093.24 × 88,596.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,211.46x = 19,588,049,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588,049,651.81/160,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,263.72

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