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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,214.94, 221,098.05 and 88,599.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,214.94, 221,098.05 and 88,599.78 is: 122,268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,214.94 : 221,098.05 = 88,599.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,214.94/221,098.05 = 88,599.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,214.94x = 221,098.05 × 88,599.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,214.94x = 19,589,238,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,589,238,588.43/160,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,268.49

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