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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,266.88, 221,153.41 and 88,645.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,266.88, 221,153.41 and 88,645.36 is: 122,322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,266.88 : 221,153.41 = 88,645.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,266.88/221,153.41 = 88,645.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,266.88x = 221,153.41 × 88,645.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,266.88x = 19,604,223,644.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,604,223,644.68/160,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,322.36

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