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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,211.52, 221,094.36 and 88,590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,211.52, 221,094.36 and 88,590.24 is: 122,255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,211.52 : 221,094.36 = 88,590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,211.52/221,094.36 = 88,590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,211.52x = 221,094.36 × 88,590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,211.52x = 19,586,802,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,586,802,415.05/160,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,255.89

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