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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,214.10, 221,099.24 and 88,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,214.10, 221,099.24 and 88,595.52 is: 122,263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,214.10 : 221,099.24 = 88,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,214.10/221,099.24 = 88,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,214.10x = 221,099.24 × 88,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,214.10x = 19,588,402,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588,402,139.40/160,214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,263.91

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