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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,218.44, 221,092.56 and 88,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,218.44, 221,092.56 and 88,593.72 is: 122,254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,218.44 : 221,092.56 = 88,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,218.44/221,092.56 = 88,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,218.44x = 221,092.56 × 88,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,218.44x = 19,587,412,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587,412,354.72/160,218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,254.42

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