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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,221.96, 221,107.72 and 88,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,221.96, 221,107.72 and 88,606.80 is: 122,278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,221.96 : 221,107.72 = 88,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,221.96/221,107.72 = 88,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,221.96x = 221,107.72 × 88,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,221.96x = 19,591,647,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,591,647,524.50/160,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,278.17

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