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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,265.24, 221,146.62 and 88,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,265.24, 221,146.62 and 88,635.50 is: 122,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,265.24 : 221,146.62 = 88,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,265.24/221,146.62 = 88,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,265.24x = 221,146.62 × 88,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,265.24x = 19,601,441,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601,441,237.01/160,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,306.25

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