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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,558.61, 221,570.87 and 88,943.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,558.61, 221,570.87 and 88,943.27 is: 122,741.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,558.61 : 221,570.87 = 88,943.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,558.61/221,570.87 = 88,943.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,558.61x = 221,570.87 × 88,943.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,558.61x = 19,707,236,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,707,236,161.97/160,558.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,741.70

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