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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,525.16, 221,493.38 and 88,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,525.16, 221,493.38 and 88,901.80 is: 122,667.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,525.16 : 221,493.38 = 88,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,525.16/221,493.38 = 88,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,525.16x = 221,493.38 × 88,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,525.16x = 19,691,160,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691,160,170.08/160,525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,667.13

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