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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,588.43, 221,594.10 and 88,950.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,588.43, 221,594.10 and 88,950.68 is: 122,742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,588.43 : 221,594.10 = 88,950.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,588.43/221,594.10 = 88,950.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,588.43x = 221,594.10 × 88,950.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,588.43x = 19,710,945,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,710,945,878.99/160,588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,742.01

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