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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,247.82, 221,140.86 and 88,625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,247.82, 221,140.86 and 88,625.18 is: 122,302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,247.82 : 221,140.86 = 88,625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,247.82/221,140.86 = 88,625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,247.82x = 221,140.86 × 88,625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,247.82x = 19,598,648,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,648,522.85/160,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,302.12

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